Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (Img: Pintrest)
Tehran: Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, expressed his country's continued backing for the Lebanese militant organisation Hezbollah, commending the group for its 'resilience' against Israel. These comments came amid increased tensions in the Middle East.
On his personal account on the social networking site X, Ayatollah Khamenei commented on the pledge of loyalty sent to him by Hezbollah Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, and other members of the Hezbollah movement. According to him, Hezbollah was being like an unyielding rock when facing the aggression of the Israelis. Khamenei noted that the resistance of Hezbollah had turned out to be an example of fighting for freedom from oppression.
The fighters [of Hezbollah], through their jihad and resistance, have brought honor and high repute to Lebanon throughout the Islamic world.
— Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (@MKhamenei_ir) July 26, 2026
Khamenei stressed that resistance remained the only way to fight injustice and foreign pressure in the region.
According to the Iranian leader, Tehran takes its strategic obligation to protect Hezbollah and territorial integrity of Lebanon very seriously. In addition, according to the Ayatollah, the future agreement between the United States and others regarding the end of the current conflict in the region would also lead to the end of Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
Khamenei also made tribute to Hezbollah's former secretary-general, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, among others who died while performing their duties, claiming their efforts had helped transform Hezbollah into a formidable organization in the region. He appreciated the people of southern Lebanon for supporting the organization and their growth had helped increase Lebanon's prestige in the Islamic world.
The latest statement is indicative of Iran's continued commitment towards Hezbollah even amid the existing volatility in the region. The latest statement also indicates that Tehran plans to continue with its support of the Lebanese organization amid continued tensions with Israel and Lebanon.
