Iran’s supreme chief says Hamas chief’s demise won’t halt ‘Axis of Resistance’

Iran’s Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mentioned on Saturday the demise of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar won’t halt the “Axis of Resistance” and that Hamas would dwell on.

“His loss is undoubtedly painful for the Axis of Resistance, however this entrance didn’t stop advancing with the martyrdom of distinguished figures,” Khamenei mentioned in an announcement. “Hamas is alive and can stay alive.”

Sinwar, the architect of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel that triggered the conflict in Gaza, was killed on Wednesday in a gunfight with Israeli forces after a year-long manhunt, and his demise was introduced on Thursday.

“He was a shining face of resistance and wrestle. With a steely resolve, he stood in opposition to the oppressive and aggressive enemy. With knowledge and braveness, he dealt them the irreparable blow of October 7 that has been recorded within the historical past of this area. Then, with honor and delight, he ascended to the heavens of the martyrs,” mentioned Khamenei.

The “Axis of Resistance”, constructed up with years of Iranian help, consists of Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi motion in Yemen, and varied Shi’ite teams in Iraq and Syria. The teams describe themselves because the resistance to Israel and U.S. affect within the Center East.

“As all the time, we’ll stay by the facet of the honest fighters and combatants, by God’s grace and assist,” Khamenei mentioned.