Over 100 Muslim scholars voice support for Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei amid foreign-backed unrest
A coalition of more than 100 prominent Muslim scholars from across the world have declared their unwavering support for Iran and Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the face of foreign-backed unrest in the country.
In a statement, the scholars, jurists, and intellectuals lauded the wise and resolute leadership of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and described any vile assassination threat against him as a declaration of hostility against the entire Muslim Ummah.
The scholars then referenced the verses of the Holy Qur’an, declaring US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as enemies waging war against God and corruptors on earth for their acts, including public intimidation, threats to the security of nations, and massacre of civilians.
“Those who issue threats and intimidation are directly responsible for the upshot of insecurity, tension, and possible losses. We warn that insistence on such a practice will lead to consequences beyond apparent calculations, and liability lies with those who make threats,” the signatories said.
The recent unrest initially began with peaceful and sporadic protests by some merchants in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, in response to fluctuations in the national currency and rising inflation, conditions largely driven by unlawful sanctions imposed on the Iranian people, particularly by the United States and several European countries, including Britain.
The protests remained peaceful for a week, during which President Masoud Pezeshkian and his administration entered into talks with representatives of the protesters to hear their demands.
However, beginning on January 8, the situation changed as clear and organized violence hijacked the peaceful demonstration centered on economic grievances, driven by foreign-backed rioters and saboteurs.
The armed rioters and saboteurs attacked public property, including shops, banks, bus stations, and mosques, and killed a number of security personnel who attempted to pacify them and bring the situation under control.
Authorities in the country have obtained evidence showing that foreign-backed terrorist groups used and distributed weapons and deliberately targeted civilians and security forces.
They hold Israel and the US directly responsible for the acts of terrorism and vandalism, which have resulted in the deaths of dozens of security personnel alongside civilians.
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