Iran’s Supreme Leader: The Highest Banner of Islam is Raised by the People of Gaza Today
WANA (July 30) – The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a meeting with Ismail Haniyeh and Ziad al-Nakhalah this morning, stated: Today, the highest flag of Islam is in the hands of the Palestinian people and the people of Gaza, and thanks to this resistance, the grounds for the further promotion of Islam have been laid.
Ayatollah Khamenei, in his meeting with Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of Hamas, and Ziad al-Nakhalah, Secretary General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, praised the unparalleled steadfastness and resistance of the oppressed people of Gaza. He emphasized that today, the highest flag of Islam is in the hands of the Palestinian people and the people of Gaza, and thanks to this resistance, the grounds for the further promotion of Islam have been laid.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution pointed out that one of the perennial concerns of Islamic thinkers has been how to promote Islam and present a model of an Islamic society. He added that the increasing inclination towards Islam at the present time is indicative of the greatness of the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and the people of Gaza.
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized that the main factor behind the grandeur and glory of the resistance is the people of Gaza and the residents of the West Bank. He expressed hope that the Palestinian people and the resistance forces would receive divine help, support, and glad tidings.
Ismail Haniyeh congratulated the new President of Iran and considered the recent elections as a manifestation of democracy based on Islamic thought. Referring to his meeting with Mr. Pezeshkian, he said: In this meeting, we once again witnessed the good and firm positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the issue of Palestine and the resistance movement, and we felt proud of these positions.
The head of Hamas’ political bureau elaborated on the latest field and political situation in Gaza and the West Bank, saying: Yesterday was the 300th day of the Gaza war, and we have now reached a sensitive and historical stage where the Palestinian people and the resistance forces must solidify their heroism and victory.
In this meeting, Ziad al-Nakhalah, Secretary General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, also congratulated Mr. Pezeshkian on his election as the new President and praised his positions in support of Palestine and the resistance. He said: The joint presence of Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders in today’s meeting is a symbolic sign of the unity of the resistance forces in Palestine. Thanks to this unity, coordination and cooperation within the resistance front in the region are at their best.
Masoud Pezeshkian also described this meeting with “Ziad Nakhalah” as an important message for those seeking to create a distance between Iran and the resistance groups, especially the Palestinian brothers and fighters.
Pezeshkian stated that the positions and policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran in supporting the cause of defending the oppressed, including the Palestinian people, and the cause of liberating Jerusalem do not change with the change of governments. He added that support and backing for the goals of the oppressed Palestinian people will continue with strength, and no factor can undermine our resolve on this path.
Details of the Inauguration Ceremony of Masoud Pezeshkian
WANA (July 30) – The inauguration ceremony of Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the ninth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be held on August 31, 2024, in the Islamic Consultative Assembly. Masoud Pezeshkian won the second round of the 14th presidential election with 16,384,403 votes. The ceremony will be attended by both domestic […]
The President of Iran emphasized making more efforts to create consensus among Islamic countries and increase pressure on the Zionist regime to stop the crimes and killings in Gaza. He stated that in the upcoming period, the Islamic Republic of Iran will strive to explain the crimes of the usurping Zionist regime more thoroughly, push the diplomacy of confrontation against this criminal regime beyond Islamic countries to all independent and freedom-loving countries, and will not leave its Palestinian brothers and sisters alone against the regime’s anti-human crimes.
Ziad Nakhalah, Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, stated that your meeting with the leaders of Palestinian resistance groups at the beginning of your tenure as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has an important message for the region and the world. He emphasized that the oppressed Palestinians residing in Gaza are today on the front lines of standing against the excessive demands of the imperialist system and its representative in the region. He noted that Iran’s strong stance in support of the resistance has a significant impact on maintaining the spirit of steadfastness and perseverance among them.
The Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement stated that the Palestinian people will never forget Iran’s support. He continued: Today, while all routes for humanitarian aid and even the entry of food and medicine to the oppressed people of Gaza are blocked, all paths for sending various kinds of assistance, including equipment and weapons, to the Zionists are open. Nevertheless, the resistance of the Palestinian people and fighters is beyond all predictions.
Ismail Haniyeh and Ziad Nakhalah, at the head of a high-ranking delegation from these movements, arrived in Tehran this morning to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s President.
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