In a letter published by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei — the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — tells Hezbollah that a full unconditional Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territory is the 'first condition' for any future memorandum of understanding. The letter reaffirms Iran's commitment to supporting the organization and frames the defense of 'jihad fighters' as strategic policy.
The letter, published Sunday evening by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader, is addressed to Hezbollah Secretary-General and senior officials. It represents the first direct written message from Mojtaba Khamenei, who is widely seen as a powerful figure within Iran's leadership, to the Lebanese group during the current crisis. The Zioneer has previously reported on Iran's repeated demands that any agreement with the US must include a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and a full Israeli withdrawal. The latest message reaffirms that position as a non-negotiable prerequisite.
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