Vice chairman of the Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shia Council has warned that any harm to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei would be considered a declaration of war against Shias worldwide.
Tehran – IranView24
Speaking on Monday at a large public gathering held in Lebanon in solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Sheikh Ali al-Khatib condemned insults and threats directed at Ayatollah Khamenei and warned of severe consequences.
His remarks came in response to US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to attack Iran in the wake of foreign-linked riots across the country.
“If America commits the folly of carrying out its threats and the slightest harm is inflicted on Imam Khamenei, this action will be tantamount to declaring war against all Shias in the world,” al-Khatib said, stressing that such an action would carry “devastating and unpredictable consequences.”
“Victory will ultimately belong to the rightful front, and this is a divine promise,” he said, adding, “Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran represents that front.”
Referring to the leadership of the Islamic Revolution, he said Ayatollah Khamenei’s role extends beyond politics.
“Imam Khamenei is not only the political leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, but also one of the prominent religious authorities of the Islamic world,” he said.
