Ayatollah Sistani Slams ‘Henious’ Israeli Attacks on Iran
“The criminal act carried out by the occupying Zionist regime in the early hours of Friday—resulting in the martyrdom of a number of Iranian scientists, military commanders, and civilians, including women and children, as well as attacks on several of the country’s academic and scientific institutions—once again demonstrates the aggressive and dangerous nature of this regime,” Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani wrote in a Friday statement.
“While praying for mercy and elevated ranks for the noble martyrs, extending condolences to their respected families, and wishing a swift recovery for the injured and affected, we strongly condemn this heinous act,” he said.
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“We also call on the international community to exert pressure on this aggressive regime and its supporters to prevent further acts of aggression,” he added.
The statement comes after Israel launched attacks on multiple Iranian provinces, including the capital, Tehran. Explosions were reported in various cities, with videos and photos on social media showing widespread damage and emergency services responding at the scene.
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According to reports, at least 78 people, including women and children, have been killed in Tehran.
Among those assassinated in the attacks are high-ranking Iranian military officials, including Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, and Major General Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Reports also indicate that military and nuclear facilities, including the Natanz nuclear site, were targeted in the strikes.
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