Remarks by Leader Al-Sayyid Abdul Malik Badruddin Al-Houthi on Israeli Aggression Against Islamic Republic of Iran
As we have previously said, the current phase is marked by an effort from the enemies of this Ummah to eliminate any obstacle that stands in their way, as they aim to establish complete dominance.
It is within this very context that the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran took place. Israel, along with the West and their allies—including America, Britain, France, Germany—views the Islamic Republic of Iran as a unique and independent Islamic model that supports the Palestinian cause, cares for the causes of the Ummah, and stands with the oppressed and downtrodden.
They also see it as a state striving to build a civilisational Islamic renaissance, as well as a rising Islamic power. This is precisely what Israel, America, Britain, and their allies can never tolerate.
They reject the very idea of a Muslim state that is independent, that does not submit or bow to them, that refuses to follow their lead in its positions, its political affairs, or its economic affairs, among other things. These matters are extremely sensitive, yet immensely significant, for they can safeguard all the affairs of the Ummah, including those related to religion. And that is why the enemies oppose and seek to suppress any movement in the Muslim world that follows such a course.
The Israeli aggression against Iran is blatant, brazen, and thuggish—an open assault that disregards all norms, including international law and UN conventions. It is a clear assault on a sovereign, independent state and constitutes a criminal and unjust act. This aggression targeted Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists, and even ordinary civilians. Indeed, it resulted in martyrs and injuries among civilians there.
It struck military facilities and various other sites—and in an especially dangerous escalation, it also targeted a nuclear facility. This indicates a reckless disregard for the potentially consequences of radioactive contamination. The Israeli enemy showed no hesitation in committing a very serious crime that could have resulted in catastrophic consequences. Were it not for the extensive underground construction at that nuclear site, the outcome could have been far more dangerous. It is clear that the Israeli enemy has no problem in committing such a bold and appalling crime!
The Israeli enemy has absolutely no valid justification for its aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Every claim it puts forward—fabrications, pretexts, and so-called justifications—is utterly ridiculous, indeed laughably absurd.
Arab and Islamic states have collectively condemned the Israeli assault on Iran, and we find this as an encouraging and positive sign. In fact, this is the stance expected from all Muslims—whether in Arab countries or elsewhere. Politically, in the media, and across all platforms, their position should be one of solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran, as it has clearly been wronged and targeted by this aggression. The Israeli enemy has committed a criminal and unjust assault that carries grave risks for the entire region.
All Arab and Islamic governments must remain firm in their condemnation of this Israeli aggression. Their position must remain steady and supportive of Iran politically, through the media, and at all levels. They must not give in to American or Western pressure to alter their position—whether publicly or behind closed doors.
The Western position is, as usual, blatantly biased in favour of the Israeli enemy. The main concern of America, Britain, France, and the broader Western bloc is how to contain Iran’s response. This is the only thing they focus on. If they fail to achieve that through political pressure and other means, they resort to cooperating with the Israeli enemy in confronting Iran’s response. This is their clear and consistent approach. This serves as undeniable evidence of their hostile orientation towards our Ummah. It also lays bare the stark contradiction between their actions and those slogans they so often parade about the rights of peoples, human rights, the sovereignty of nations—even those ones related to international law.
Iran’s position is strong and unified—both at the official level and among the people. It possesses the moral and material capacity necessary for a powerful response. Its response has already begun with Operation True Promise 3, which struck the Israeli entity with a large barrage of powerful and destructive missiles.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is firmly positioned—militarily, economically, socially (among the people), and officially (in leadership). It rests on strong, solid foundations. The Israeli enemy has entangled itself by launching this aggression. But this will not weaken or destabilise Iran. On the contrary, it is an opportunity for Iran to deal heavy blows to the Israeli enemy, to inflict suffering upon it, and to restore honour to itself and the Ummah as a whole against the Israeli regime’s arrogance, brutality, and tyranny.
A victory for Iran in this confrontation is, above all, a victory for the Palestinian cause. The foremost beneficiary of this response—of its strength and impact—is the oppressed and long-suffering Palestinian people, who face Israeli aggression and arrogance with almost no resources or support from Arab and Muslim states. They are abandoned by most Arabs and Muslims while confronting all that brutality and criminality of the Zionist Jews without any capabilities, except for very limited and basic capabilities. In fact, some Arab and Muslim countries even contribute to tightening their siege!
What most angers Iran’s enemies is that the Islamic Republic of Iran stands apart with its clear and unwavering support for the Palestinian people in a region paralysed by Arab and Islamic inaction.
An Iranian successful response also serves the interests of all states in the region. The Israeli enemy is a threat to all states in the region, especially to the Arab states. That is why they all should welcome Iran’s position and response. They should support this response and recognise that this response serves them all. The region desperately needs effective deterrence against the Israeli enemy. Preventing the Israeli enemy from acting with impunity and from imposing a doctrine of unchecked aggression is a matter of great importance and serves everyone.
Backed by America, France, Britain, Germany, and other Western and European states, the Israeli enemy is attempting to impose a doctrine of unchecked aggression on the entire Ummah—its nations, its peoples, and its leadership. It seeks unrestrained power to act as it pleases against any Arab or Muslim state as long as that serves its interests, even if that means violating rights, committing injustice, aggression, or outright crimes.
The gravest threat to Muslims, to our Ummah, to the peoples of this region and their governments and regimes—without exception—is the acceptance of this doctrine of unchecked aggression that serves the interests of the Americans and Israelis. This is an incredibly dangerous path. To accept it is to surrender everything: human dignity, honour, independence, freedom—every essential value. It is a very serious issue! The Israeli enemy is criminal, spiteful, and utterly contemptuous of human life, and if left unchecked to act freely across the region, it will not hesitate to commit the worst, most heinous acts: It will practice oppression and brutality to the highest extent, committing the worst and most horrific crimes with no regard for anything. The Ummah will pay the price. However, there is no justification whatsoever for accepting this. It is a reckless enemy, and without deterrence, its crimes will not stop.
Allah (Glory be to Him) did not ordain jihad to defend Himself—He is self-sufficient, the Almighty, the Sovereign over all creation. He ordained it to repel injustice and oppression and promised victory to those who struggle in His cause, and He does not accept that His believing servants bow to a doctrine of unchecked aggression that favours His enemies—the criminal, the corrupt, the wicked. So why should anyone accept such a doctrine? Allah says, {‘And to Allah belongs [all] honour, and to His Messenger, and to the believers‘}[Al-Munafiqun 63:8].
No one should accept a situation of unchecked aggression where Israel is allowed to kill the sons of this Ummah and violate the blood of Muslims, their wealth, their honour, their homelands, their sanctities, their religion, and their worldly affairs. There is no justification whatsoever for granting the Israeli enemy the right to do as it pleases. On what basis could the Ummah possibly accept such a thing or normalise it? Whoever finds this acceptable has lost every sense of humanity and dignity.
Allah (the Almighty) says in the Holy Quran, in Surah Al-Hajj, {‘And whoever retaliates in equivalence to the injury they have received, and then are wronged [again], Allah will certainly grant them victory. Surely Allah is Ever-Pardoning, All-Forgiving. That is because Allah causes the night to merge into the day, and the day into the night. Indeed, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing‘}[Al-Hajj 22:60-61]. There is absolutely no basis for accepting such a situation of unchecked aggression. Allah Himself has offered a divine guarantee of victory, support, and help: {‘And whoever retaliates in equivalence to the injury they have received, and then are wronged [again], Allah will certainly grant them victory‘}[Al-Hajj 22:60]. It is a confirmed promise, declared with emphasis: {‘Allah will certainly grant them victory‘}[Al-Hajj 22:60]. Therefore, such a doctrine must be rejected outright.
Regarding our position on the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, we support the Iranian response and stand with them in this position to the best of our ability. We extend our condolences to the Iranian leadership and people, and our congratulations to the martyrs on the honour of martyrdom they have attained. We also affirm that whenever a Muslim country enters into confrontation with the Israeli enemy, the Ummah must stand by it and support its position in resisting the aggressor, as this fulfils a religious, moral, and humanitarian duty and serves the Ummah’s own best interests.
We remain committed to supporting Gaza and defending the Palestinian people. We are engaged in open conflict with the Israeli enemy within this context, and our position remains firm and rooted in our jihadist duty in the path of Allah, the Almighty.
At the same time, the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran constitutes aggression against several Arab countries—namely Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. The Israeli enemy violates their airspace and launches its attacks from their skies. In doing so, it violates the sovereignty of these Arab countries and shows utter disregard for them. In fact, they are seen as future targets it aims to fully occupy and control as part of its Zionist plan—it aims to impose total control that is not limited to the skies. All of this underscores the critical need for the Ummah to restore deterrence in the face of the Israeli enemy—not to accept a doctrine of unchecked aggression.
We ask Allah (the Almighty) to grant us success in seeking what pleases Him. O Allah! Have mercy on our virtuous martyrs, heal the wounded among us, set free our captives, and grant us victory. You are the Hearer of Prayer!
Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.