Ayatollah Khamenei: Israel Won’t Survive Fallout of Al-Aqsa Storm Operation

On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s demise, Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a live televised speech at the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini in southern Tehran on Monday.

“From the very first day of the Islamic Movement, Imam (Khomeini) highlighted the Palestinian issue and, with foresight and scrutiny, he predicted the path ahead for the Palestinian nation. This very important insight of the Imam is gradually being realized,” the Leader said in the event.

Ayatollah Khamenei described the purpose of the annual gathering as a means to honor Imam Khomeini’s memory and to apply his teachings towards the administration and progress of the country, as well as the realization of the Revolution’s objectives.

In the first part of his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei explained the importance of the Palestinian issue in the thoughts and opinions of the late Imam Khomeini, emphasizing the rejection of reliance on so-called peace negotiations, the active participation of the Palestinian people in taking back their rights, as well as all nations’ help, especially that of the Muslim nations for the Palestinian people. These principles, according to the Leader, embody Imam Khomeini’s vision for the ultimate victory of the Palestinians. He further highlighted that these significant developments are currently unfolding.

The Leader pointed out that the Zionist regime has become trapped in a corner due to the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, adding that, “Even though the US and many Western governments continue to support this regime, they too are aware that there is no escape for the occupying regime.”

The Leader expounded on two important features of Operation Al-Aqsa Strom, which include fulfilling the significant needs of the region and dealing a decisive blow to the criminal regime. “A comprehensive, broad plan for the region had been devised by the US, Zionist elements, their followers, and certain governments in the region. This comprehensive plan aimed to reshape regional relations and dynamics, (their goal was to) establish relations between the Zionist regime and regional governments based on the wishes of that regime. This in turn meant that the Zionist regime would not only attain domination over the politics and economy of the entire region of West Asia, but also over the entire Islamic world,” the Leader stated.

Ayatollah Khamenei noted that, “This sinister plan was on the verge of execution when the miraculous Al-Aqsa Flood began and disrupted the Zionist regime's comprehensive plan to dominate the politics and economy of the entire region of West Asia, in such a way that considering the events of the past eight months, there is no hope that they will be able to revive this plan.”

The Leader attributed the unprecedented crimes and boundless brutality of the insane Israeli regime, as well as the US government's support for these atrocities, to agitated reactions towards the disruption of the grand international conspiracy that planned to allow the Zionist regime dominate the region.

To illustrate the gravity of the surge in reverse migration in the occupied territories, Ayatollah Khamenei referenced the words of a Zionist security analyst. "This Zionist analyst says, If the content of the discussions and conflicts going on between Israeli officials are published by the media, four million people will leave Israel.'"

Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the significant transformation of the Palestinian issue into a global priority. He noted the widespread anti-Zionist demonstrations in London, Paris, and US universities, emphasizing the increasing awareness and attention to the plight of the Palestinian people. “For many years, American-Zionist propaganda and media centers have made an effort to make people forget the Palestinian issue. But in the light of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation and the resilience of the people of Gaza, Palestine is now at the forefront of global issues,” he noted.

The Leader referred to the sufferings of the people of Gaza, including the martyrdom of approximately 40 thousand people and the killing of about 15 thousand children, babies and infants, as a heavy price that the Palestinian nation is paying in their struggle for liberation from the oppression of the Zionists. He praised the people of Gaza for their unwavering resilience and defense of their Resistance fighters, attributing it to their strong faith in Islam and the teachings of the Quran.

Ayatollah Khamenei remarked that the miscalculation of the Zionist regime regarding the capabilities of the great Resistance Front led to the regime’s current dead end. The Zionist regime, he noted, will suffer these continuous defeats one after another. “And with God’s power and strength, it will never find a way to save itself.”

In his concluding remarks, Ayatollah Khamenei stated, “Despite the West's propaganda, The Zionist regime is gradually melting before the eyes of the people of the world. It is coming to an end. In addition to the nations, many world politicians, and even the Zionists, have recognized this reality.”

In the second part of his speech, the Leader discussed the martyrdom of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who passed away in a tragic helicopter crash last month. “Each of the president's companions was a valuable figure in their own right,” he remarked.