On the 28th, Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement marking
Iran Defense Week and the second anniversary of former HEZBOLLAH leader
Nasrallah’s death. He said Iranians have supported the state responsibly over
the past seven months, actions that have boosted military morale, and pledged to
firmly defend the Strait of Hormuz. The statement added Nasrallah’s resistance
is inspiring Lebanon, HEZBOLLAH will continue to resist, and Iran and the
regional resistance front will ultimately prevail.