Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has recently expressed his support for the pro-Palestinian protests conducted by students on university campuses throughout the United States. In an open letter addressed to the students, Khamenei commended their efforts in defending the oppressed women and children of Gaza, stating that they have effectively established a new branch of the 'resistance front' against Israel.
The Supreme Leader praised the students for their courage in standing up against what he described as the 'ruthless pressure' exerted by the US government. Iran, a staunch opponent of Israel, has strongly condemned the ongoing conflict in Gaza and has been accused of supporting attacks on Israel through its proxies in Yemen and Lebanon.
Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated in April following an attack on Iran's embassy in Syria, believed to be carried out by Israel. In response, Iran launched a direct attack on Israeli territory using drones and missiles, marking the first such attack by a foreign nation in decades. Israel retaliated by targeting Iranian military installations.
The 'axis of resistance' led by Iran encompasses an informal military alliance with groups in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, all united in their opposition to Israel and the US. This alliance reflects Iran's broader strategy of countering what it perceives as threats to its interests in the region.
