He made the remarks in a meeting with Representative of Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement in Iran Seyyed Abdullah Safiuddin in Tehran on Sunday, emphasizing that Iran will back Hezbollah firmly as main pillar of the Resistance Front.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged their views on the latest regional and international developments.
Velayati pointed to the strategic position of Hezbollah in the region, adding, “As one of the most important pillars of the Resistance Front, Hezbollah plays a fundamental and constructive role in confronting Israeli regime.”
Islamic Republic of Iran, under the wise leadership of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, will continue to resolutely support this Resistance group, the Leader’s aide underlined.
The representative of Hezbollah Resistance Movement in Tehran, for his part, presented a comprehensive report on the latest developments in Lebanon, and also the Axis of Resistance, stressing, “Today, Hezbollah is stronger than ever and is ready to defend the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of Lebanon, and will not lay down its weapons under any circumstances.”
Safiuddin pointed to the repeated violation of ceasefire in Gaza, noting that Israeli regime and its supporters should know that Hezbollah will respond decisively to Israeli aggression whenever it makes a decision.
He seized this opportunity to express his appreciation for the comprehensive and all-out support of Iran, especially Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, emphasizing that Iran was one of Hezbollah’s main supporters since the beginning of its establishment, and played an effective and decisive role in supporting the Resistance Front, especially during the 16-day war.
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