Iran 'frontline defender' of Palestinian cause, says Hezbollah official

A senior official of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has described Iran as the frontline defender of the Palestinian cause of liberation from the Israeli occupation and aggression.

According to Press TV, Sheikh Hassan al-Baghdadi, a member of Hezbollah's Central Council, made the remarks during a ceremony held in Beirut on Friday to commemorate the 33rd passing away anniversary of the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini (God’s mercy upon him).

“Tehran extends its helping hand to any upright person, who wants to protect his country or liberate it from the throes of occupation,” the official was quoted as saying.

He also recalled the Islamic Republic’s unflinching support to Lebanon during the war to liberate the southern part of the country from the Israeli military occupation in the early 2000s.

Imam Khomeini’s life and legacy

He spoke at length about Imam Khomeini’s life and legacy, hailing the late founder of the Islamic Republic for laying the foundation of a revolution independent of the east and west.

The Revolution has turned into “a model of reformation and defense of Muslims’ interests,” the Lebanese official stated.

Al-Baghdadi was referring to the slogan raised by Imam Khomeini after the glorious triumph of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, rejecting both western and eastern power blocs.

Imam Khomeini spearheaded the revolution that overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi monarchy in Iran and effectively closed the long chapter of Western interference in the country.

Friday marked the 33rd demise anniversary of the charismatic leader, who passed away on June 3, 1989.

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