A top Iranian official renewed Tehran's support for "Islamic resistance"--a byword for attacks on Israel, if not the country's destruction--saying that it is a "religious and human duty."
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani, made the comments Tuesday during a meeting with leaders of Palestinian groups in Damascus.
He also called the Tel Aviv regime the major threat to the world, calling on the Muslim nation to close ranks against "the menace of Israel."
Shamkhani also met with Syrian President Bashar al Assad and Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah on the trip.
In his meeting with Nasrallah, he praised the role Hezbollah has played in Lebanon--namely, that its political machine has ground to a halt because of Hezbollah's refusal to compromise on any 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.
