Image: نورنیوز

Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Calls for Sacred Resistance as Iran Weighs Fallout from Near 40-Day US-Israeli War

08 April, 2026.Iran.5 sources

Key Takeaways

Urges national unity and perseverance amid US-Israeli aggression, calls it sacred resistance.
Describes the conflict as sacred, historic resistance against infidelity and corruption.
Calls on society segments including public and armed forces to unite.

Unity Amid War

Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi issued a solemn call for Iranian unity and sacred resistance.

“Iranian Cleric Naser Shirazi Urges National Unity Amidst Conflict Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi calls for Iranian unity amidst regional conflict, urging resistance against perceived infidelity and corruption”

Devdiscourse

He addressed a wide cross-section of society including the military and civil sectors.

Devdiscourse

He characterized the conflict as a front of infidelity and corruption and urged unwavering persistence.

He praised the military's self-sacrifice and acknowledged civil contributions.

Preservation of National Unity

Central to his message was a plea for internal stability and avoidance of divisive issues.

He stressed preservation of national unity and adherence to the directives of the Leader.

PressTV

He praised military, security, medical personnel, and popular revolutionary groups.

He emphasized the widespread and conscious presence of the people as a great asset.

Regional Resistance and Reprisal

He highlighted the role of allied forces and resistance movements in the region.

“"Iran holds the upper hand": Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi calls for "sacred resistance" to defeat enemies Synopsis According to the state broadcaster Press TV, the high-ranking cleric on Tuesday urged the Iranian people to maintain their "sacred and historic resistance" against what he described as the "front of infidelity and corruption" during the current military standoff”