Zionists Defeated by Resistance: Ayatollah Khamenei

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remark in a meeting with the members of the Assembly of Experts of the Leadership at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah of Tehran on Thursday, November 7.

In the meeting, which took place at the conclusion of the second session of the sixth term of the Assembly, Ayatollah Khamenei recognized and commended the position of the Assembly of Experts, describing it as one of the most revolutionary institutions in terms of its relationship with the Islamic Revolution. The Leader emphasized that the rationale behind utilizing this interpretation is the Assembly of Experts' role in selecting the country’s leadership.

Ayatollah Khamenei also underscored the growth, dynamism, and continued strong resistance of Hezbollah and Hamas. "Based on the irrefutable promises of divine support and drawing upon the experiences of the victorious resistance of Hezbollah and Hamas in past decades, the recent events will definitely lead to the victory of the Front of Truth and the Resistance Front.”

Emphasizing the paramount significance of the Assembly of Experts and the imperative of utmost care and attention in selecting the Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei said, "The greatest precision in discerning the qualifications outlined in the Constitution for the Leadership position must be exercised. All criteria, including a strong sincere belief in the path and objectives of the Revolution, and a readiness for continuous, tireless progress toward this goal, must be evaluated to ensure that the individual is indeed worthy of this responsibility."

In expounding upon the significance of the Assembly of Experts, the Leader stated that the existence of the Assembly of Experts shows that there will be no interruption in the progression of the system towards its goals. For, should the need arise, the Experts will promptly appoint the next leader, ensuring an unbroken chain of leadership, endowed with full power and capacity.

The Leader identified the system's independence from individuals as one of the underlying truths revealed by the seamless process of leadership selection. "These transitions demonstrate that while individuals are entrusted with specific missions to fulfill, the system itself is not reliant upon them and can continue its course even in the absence of these particular individuals," he asserted, khamenei.ir reported.

During his address, Ayatollah Khamenei made a reference to the significance of this period coinciding with the fortieth day after the martyrdom of the distinguished and tireless mujahid of our time, Martyr Seyed Hassan Nasrallah. The Leader paid tribute to Nasrallah and other commanders and leaders of the Resistance, including Martyrs Haniyeh, Safieddine, Sinwar, and Nilforushan. "These martyrs have brought honor to the Resistance Front and increased its power and ability."

The Leader hailed Hezbollah as the enduring legacy of Martyr Nasrallah, further asserting, "Thanks to the extraordinary courage, wisdom, patience, and trust in God exhibited by the Seyed (master) of the Resistance, Hezbollah has experienced exceptional growth. As a result, no enemy armed with a vast array of material and propagandistic weapons has been able to, nor will be able to, God willing, overcome this remarkable phenomenon".

Referring to the blatant bloodstained hands of the US and certain European countries in their complicity in the crimes committed against Gaza and Lebanon, he asserted that the outcome of continued powerful resistance efforts in Lebanon, Gaza, and Palestine would be the victory of the Front of Truth and the Resistance Front. "One reason for the promising outlook of the Resistance Movement is the undeniable divine promise, which, after permitting jihad for those who have been oppressed, emphasizes that if God's cause is assisted, then the provision of God’s help will be certain," he stated.

Ayatollah Khamenei considered the victories of the Resistance against the Zionist invaders over the past few decades as another clear reason for the realization of the ultimate victory of the Front of Truth. "In the past 40 years, Hezbollah has forced the Zionist regime to retreat in various stages from cities like Beirut, Sidon, and Tyre, and completely from southern Lebanon, emptying the cities, villages, and heights of this country of the sinister presence of that regime."

The Leader highlighted how Hezbollah’s remarkable achievements in overcoming an enemy armed with diverse military, propagandistic, political, and economic resources, as well as substantial support from global transgressors like the US presidents, illustrated the incremental increase in Hezbollah's capabilities and transformation from a small group of fighters on the path of God to a powerful organization.

He considered the Palestinian Resistance as the current victors in the battle against the Zionist occupiers. "The Zionists' goal in this war was to uproot Hamas, but despite the mass killing of tens of thousands of people and the assassination of Resistance and Hamas leaders, and the revelation of their hideous, repulsive, isolated, and despised image to the world, they were unable to achieve this goal. Hamas continues to fight, which is indicative of the Zionist regime's defeat," he added.

Ayatollah Khamenei described Hezbollah as a strong organization that is steadfast in its unwavering resistance against the Zionist regime. He added, "Certain individuals in Lebanon, particularly in political circles, have mistakenly assumed that Hezbollah has been weakened and have started to blame the organization. However, they are mistaken and delusional, because despite the loss of prominent leaders like Seyed Hassan Nasrallah and Seyed Safieddine, Hezbollah, with its high morale and dedicated fighters, is continuing to fight powerfully. The enemy has not been able to defeat it and it never will."

The Leader underscored that, "There will come a day when the world and the region will witness the unequivocal defeat of the Zionist regime at the hands of the mujahideen and I hope that all of you will witness that day."

He also paid tribute to Martyrs Raisi and Ale-Hashem, the late representatives of the Sixth Assembly of Experts.