WANA (Sep 29) – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, in a conversation with his Lebanese counterpart, emphasized that the parliaments and governments of Islamic countries must unite to give a deterrent response to the Zionist regime and pursue legal actions against this crime, so that we no longer witness violations of international law and human rights.

 

In a phone call with Nabih Berri, his Lebanese counterpart, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated: “Martyr Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah was a great scholar and an influential leader in the Islamic world, especially among the Shia community. He was respected not only in the Islamic world but also among all the free people of the world.”

 

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament said: “I believe we must respond to the Zionist regime in a way that both creates deterrence and ensures the legal actions are followed, so that from now on we do not witness violations of international law and human rights. In this regard, parliaments and governments across all Islamic countries must mobilize.”

 

Ghalibaf continued: “In the current situation, where the problems of the Lebanese people and war refugees are increasing, we stand by Lebanon as always and will not withhold any assistance.”

 

At the end, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament addressed Nabih Berri, saying: “In this sensitive situation, you can play a key role with your wisdom in the Lebanese parliament and country in strengthening unity among different political, religious, and ethnic groups.”

 

Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, stated: “The martyrdom of Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has left all of Lebanon in mourning. Martyr Nasrallah was a significant and influential figure in the Middle East, and even those who were not his supporters held great respect for him. To describe him in one sentence, I would say: his absence is as impactful as his presence.”

 

In agreement with Ghalibaf’s remarks, Berri added: “As you mentioned, the most important issue at the current time is unity in Lebanon. Despite all the challenges, the Lebanese sects have provided refuge to many of the displaced people.”

 

Berri went on to say that despite what has happened, Lebanon’s resistance has not stopped and is continuing the fight against Zionism, adding: “The Zionists are trying to empty southern Lebanon of its inhabitants, and in this regard, they do not differentiate between the Amal movement and Hezbollah.”

 

The Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament emphasized that Lebanon will not surrender to the occupiers, noting: “Since 1978, the Zionists have repeatedly tried to occupy Lebanon, and in 1982 they reached Beirut, but in various battles, we pushed them back and expelled them.”