Khamenei's Big Warning On Friday Says, 'Israel Won't Last Long'

Tehran: Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that Israel 'won't last long' in his Friday sermon extending support to Lebanese and Palestinian movements against Israel. Khamenei further said that it's the duty of the Muslims to support Lebanon's jihad and help the blooded people of this country. 

In his big Friday gathering, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei further said that zionists are fake and are only alive, exist because of the Americans support, but won't last long. 

Hitting out back at Iran, Israeli Foreign Minister said that there are many surprises hidden for Hezbollah, as it has ramped up ground offensive against Lebanon's terrorist wing.

Khamenei praises Iran's missile attack

Khamenei praised the country's recent missile strike on Israel and said it was ready to do it again if necessary, state TV reported.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his first appearance as leader at Friday prayers in about five years, called the missile strike a “shining” job by Iran's armed forces.

Iran attacked Israel with over 180 missiles on Tuesday 

On Tuesday, Iran launched at least 180 missiles at Israel, the latest in a series of rapidly escalating attacks between Israel and Iran and its allies that threaten to push the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. Israel said it intercepted many of the missiles, and officials in Washington said US destroyers assisted in Israel's defence. Iran said most of its missiles hit their targets. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Khamenei, 80, said in a 40-minute speech to thousands of people at the Mosalla mosque, the main prayer site in Tehran, that the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel nearly a year ago on Oct 7, 2023, was a legitimate action by the Palestinian people.

He said Tuesday's missile barrage was based on international law, the country's law and Islamic beliefs.

He urged nations from “Afghanistan to Yemen and from Iran to Gaza and Yemen” to be ready to take action against the enemy, and praised those who had died doing so.

“Our resisting people in Lebanon and Palestine, you brave fighters, you loyal and patient people, these martyrdoms and the blood that was shed shouldn't shake your determination but make you more persistent,” he said.

Khamenei gave half of the speech in Arabic as he addressed his comments to Arab nations.

With inputs from PTI