Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei received Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri, as he hailed the role Lebanon’s involvement in the recent events in Palestine and Gaza.
In a meeting with Berri on Wednesday, Imam Khamenei expressed his gratitude for the Lebanese government and nation’s condolences over the passing away of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi along with FM Hossein Amir Abdollahian and other officials in a recent helicopter crash.
“The declaration of public mourning in Lebanon highlights the perfect companionship between the two countries. We view our relationship with our Lebanese brothers and Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah as one of kinship and brotherhood,” the Leader remarked, as reported by the official website of the Leader, Khamenei.ir.
Describing the recent incident as a loss of a prominent figure, Imam Khamenei said: “This incident is difficult for us, but by the grace of God, the Iranian nation will use such bitter events as opportunities, just as it has turned challenging incidents into opportunities in previous years.”
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Speaker Berri, for his part, expressed the sadness and deep sorrow of both the Lebanese people and government regarding the recent incident.
“We consider the wounds and injuries of our Iranian brothers as our own, and it was our duty to be present in Tehran as representatives of the government and people of Lebanon,” he said.
On the other hand, Imam Khamenei lauded the massive turnout in the funeral procession of the late president and his entourage.
“Praise God, our nation is determined and awakened. Our faith in the Almighty God is strong, and our reliance on Him is immense. God willing, the Iranian nation will benefit and make use of this incident.”
Imam Khamenei also expressed his satisfaction with the existing solidarity between the Resistance groups in Lebanon, affirming Speaker Berri’s remarks regarding the “existential battle” in the region.
“Lebanon’s involvement in the recent issues of Palestine and Gaza has had a profound impact. If such measures had not been undertaken, the greatest damage would definitely have been inflicted on Lebanon itself,” the Leader added.
Source: Iranian media
