Hawzah News Agency –Congratulating the birthday of Jesus Christ, Ayatollah Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi said, "Jesus Christ is the messenger of perseverance against oppressors and domination-seekers, and this is a great lesson that everybody must learn”.

The Head of the Supreme National Security Council also appreciated the efforts of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution (IRGC) in successful holding of “the Great Prophet 17” as a sign of Iran’s power in defending the Iranian nation’s interests and security, saying, "Any hostile action by the enemies will face a comprehensive and decisive response from the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and will change the strategic equations significantly".