Hezbollah: We Will Not Stay Neutral if Iran Is Attacked
WANA (JAN 27) – Amid rising political tensions surrounding Iran, Hezbollah’s secretary-general and several Lebanese religious and political figures have adopted firm positions in support of Iran’s leadership—stances that coincided with large-scale public rallies across Lebanon and drew regional media attention.
Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, stated that the movement would not take a neutral position in the event of any hostile action against Iran.
Referring to Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Qassem said Hezbollah regards him as its wali al-faqih, framing his leadership within Shiite religious doctrine during the period of the Imam’s occultation.
Qassem emphasized that threatening Iran’s leader is not merely an attack on a political figure, but a threat directed at tens of millions of followers. He argued that any harm directed at Ayatollah Khamenei could destabilize not only the region but also the broader international order, given the wide geographical spread of his supporters.
He also recalled the long-standing tensions between Washington and Tehran, noting that the United States adopted a confrontational approach toward Iran shortly after the establishment of the Islamic Republic.
At the same time, thousands of Lebanese citizens gathered in various parts of the country to express their support for Iran and its leadership. The rallies—attended by religious figures, political personalities, and representatives of different parties—were organized in response to what participants described as escalating threats and pressure against Iran.
One of the largest gatherings took place at the Sayyid al-Shuhada complex in Lebanon. Speaking at the event, Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, Vice President of the Lebanese Islamic Shiite Council, warned that any threat against Iran’s leader could have consequences beyond the political realm.
He described Ayatollah Khamenei not only as a political authority, but also as a major religious reference for a significant segment of the Muslim world.
Also addressing the crowd, Sheikh Hassan al-Masri, a representative of the Amal Movement, pointed to Iran’s regional role, stating that since the 1979 revolution, Tehran has consistently supported Palestine, Lebanon, and allied movements, paying the price through sanctions and international pressure.
He described threats against Iran’s leader as an assault on religious authority and a set of moral values regarded as fundamental by large parts of the Muslim community.
These developments come at a time when the regional political climate—particularly following recent statements by U.S. officials and speculation over increased pressure on Iran—has entered a sensitive phase, prompting more overt reactions from allied political and social actors across the region.
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