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Ex-UK Diplomat Praises Martyr Khamenei's Moral Leadership

8:47 - July 06, 2026
News ID: 3498111
IQNA – Former British ambassador to Uzbekistan Craig Murray praised the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as a principled and morally consistent statesman whose leadership inspired resistance against US and Israeli dominance.

Ex-UK Diplomat Praises Martyr Khamenei's Moral Leadership

 

Murray said Ayatollah Khamenei's refusal to pursue nuclear weapons, despite Iran facing threats from nuclear-armed adversaries, reflected his strong moral and religious convictions.

He also argued that Iran's conduct in conflict, including its avoidance of attacks on civilian targets, was shaped by the Leader's ethical principles.

Murray described Iran as a global center of resistance against US imperialism and Israeli expansionism, attributing this role to Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership.

He said the Leader's legacy was evident in the unity displayed by the Iranian people during recent US and Israeli agression and in his ability to inspire people to prioritize principles over material interests.

He also rejected the idea that the Leader's influence would diminish after his assassination, arguing that ideas and faith cannot be eliminated through violence.

According to Murray, Ayatollah Khamenei's legacy of courage, resistance, and moral leadership will continue to inspire people in Iran and beyond.

 

Source: PressTV

 

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