The Iranian leader offered strong backing to Hezbollah. News Gazeta Express reported on January 4th, 2026, at 2:47 PM. According to CNN, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement praising the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
The message, purportedly sent to Hezbollah’s leader Sheik Naim Qassem, was released via Khamenei’s Telegram channel on Wednesday. The Iranian leader affirmed that iran would maintain its support for the militant organization. This support is specifically directed towards resistance efforts against Israel and the United States.
Khamenei further conveyed his gratitude for the “emotion, love, and loyalty” demonstrated by Hezbollah’s fighters. It’s notable that Ayatollah Khamenei has remained largely unseen since assuming the role of iran’s Supreme Leader over three weeks prior. A source familiar with the situation indicated that the leader’s continued commitment to Hezbollah remains a key aspect of iran’s foreign policy.
The backing of hezbollah is a consistent priority for the nation’s leadership.
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