Hawzah News Agency- Continuing a series of meetings and engagements in Iraq, Hojatoleslam Mousavizadeh sat down with senior tribal figures from Muthanna to discuss the deep-rooted bonds between the two neighboring nations.
At the outset of the meeting, the local sheikhs and elders extended a warm welcome to the delegation, underscoring the profound doctrinal and historical ties binding the Iranian and Iraqi peoples. Pointing to the solidarity displayed by both nations at critical junctures, they stated, "Your war is our war; your loss is our loss. We all stand in the same trench." The Muthanna tribal leaders attributed this unity to shared faith, devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT), and decades of companionship and struggle, stressing that no conspiracy can drive a wedge between the two brotherly nations.
In his remarks, Hojatoleslam Mousavizadeh expressed deep appreciation for the massive turnout of the Iraqi people at the funeral of the martyr leader. He described the overwhelming participation as a manifestation of loyalty, Islamic brotherhood, and profound solidarity between the two nations. "This glorious farewell sent a clear message of Islamic unity to the world," he said, "deeply angering and frustrating the enemies who have for years sought to create a rift between the Iranian and Iraqi nations."
He added that the magnificent funeral procession in Iraq, held on the eve of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, served as a tangible manifestation of Shia unity and cohesion. It was a scene, he noted, that demonstrated how Shia Muslims, transcending geographical borders, share a single identity, a single cause, and a single front.
Hojatoleslam Mousavizadeh further highlighted the immense turnout of the Iranian people in ceremonies honoring the martyr leader, emphasizing that it was neither a political maneuver nor a state-directed action. Rather, he said, it was a profound expression of love, faith, and the heartfelt bond between the people and the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and religious values, putting a rare display of social capital on exhibit.
Turning to the hostile stance of enemies, particularly the United States, the Director of Propagation at the Seminaries' International Department stated that what angers and worries the adversaries is not military or economic might, but rather the alliance and solidarity between the Iranian and Iraqi nations. "They know full well that this deep bond has thwarted many of their schemes," he asserted.
He identified the unity and solidarity of the Iranian and Iraqi nations as the Islamic Ummah's greatest asset today, adding that this invaluable capital is the fruit of years of struggle and the blessings of the mighty Arbaeen movement—a phenomenon that has brought hearts closer together and fortified the Resistance Front.
Commenting on the character of the martyr leader, Hojatoleslam Mousavizadeh pointed to his simple lifestyle and asceticism as his most defining moral traits. "The martyr leader lived with the utmost simplicity and was martyred in his own humble residence, not in lavish palaces or secure bunkers," he said. "It was this very lifestyle that made his sincerity and integrity believable and inspiring for nations."
In his concluding remarks, the head of the Seminaries' Arbaeen Committee stressed the imperative of preserving Shia unity and cohesion. He stated that today, more than ever, Muslims must cling to the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT) and maintain solidarity among Muslim nations to fortify the united front of the Islamic Ummah. This, he said, will enable steadfast resistance against enemies, pave the way for the victory of truth, and prepare the ground for the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his advent).
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