Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, friend of Iran, critic of Gaza genocide

Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, friend of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and outspoken critic of Israel's genocidal actions in Gaza, passed away on Monday at Saint Martha's House in Vatican City.

‘Rome talks made progress on principles of ‘likely deal’; optimism warranted but with great caution’

Imam Khomeini: The whole nation is duty bound to preserve the Islamic Republic.

sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 19. P 441

Military Structure in Imam Khomeini's Political Thought and Action (Emphasising on Army)

Pezeshkian hails Iran’s armed forces ‘strength, preparedness’ on Army Day

Iran commemorates the National Army Day, with President Masoud Pezeshkian praising the Iranian armed forces for their “strength and preparedness” and reaching “self-sufficiency” in defense capabilities.

How Imam gave moral and courage to Commanders of imposed war?

Source: Imam and the holly defend; the institute of compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini’s tracks, p86.

Leader says Iran ready to share its advancements with Saudi Arabia

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling the Saudi defense minister in Tehran that the Islamic Republic is ready to share them with the kingdom.

Imam had recommended forming very strong armed forces which could defend country.