Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Monday urged closer collaboration with Pakistan in confronting Israel’s military operations in Gaza. Speaking in Tehran during a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Khamenei called for “joint and effective” action to defend Palestinians, framing the issue as a shared priority for the Muslim world.
Khamenei said Pakistan’s role in the Islamic world made it a natural partner for Iran. “Iran and Pakistan enjoy warm and brotherly relations,” he said. “We hope to see further progress in political, economic and cultural cooperation.” He also welcomed Islamabad’s continued support for the Palestinian cause and encouraged greater unity among Muslim nations.
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Sharif, who led a high-level delegation to Iran, condemned what he described as the international community’s failure to halt the violence in Gaza. His visit, according to Iranian sources, aimed to strengthen ties with Tehran across a range of sectors.
The Iranian leader also expressed cautious optimism over signs of easing tensions between Pakistan and India, saying he hoped both countries would move toward resolving their long-standing disputes.
According to the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan, Sharif briefed Khamenei on the latest developments along the India-Pakistan border and thanked Iran for backing Pakistan’s position against “Indian aggression.”
Later in the day, Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other top officials. Talks centered on regional stability, increased trade, and expanded security coordination between the two countries.