“Islamic resistance,” a byword for attacks on Israel if not the country’s destruction, is a “religious and human duty,” according to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani.

Slamming the Tel Aviv regime as the major threat to the world, Shamkhani called on the whole Muslim nation to close ranks against the menace of Israel.

Shamkhani made the comments during a visit to Damascus where he met leaders of Palestinian organizations.

The Iranian not only met Sunni opponents of Israel but also traveled to Lebanon where he held talks with Shia Hezbollah’s secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah. He reportedly praised the role Hezbollah plays in Lebanon’s “political developments.” Lebanon’s political machine has ground to a halt because of Hezbollah’s refusal to accept any compromise on presidential candidates.

Shamkhani said that Iran will soon supply the Lebanese army with military equipment and weapons to help Lebanon deal with the threats it is facing.

This assistance will be delivered to Lebanon during an upcoming visit by the Lebanese Defense Minister to Tehran.

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