Rouhani Pledges Protecting All Muslim Holy Shrines

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President of the Islamic Republic Sheikh Hassan Rouhani said that Iran will not tolerate terrorist attacks on holy shrines of Shia Imams in Iraq and Syria, and that the revered sites are a "red line" to the Islamic Republic.

"The issue is not whether they are based in Iraq, Syria or in other countries. We will not tolerate attempts by terrorists to assault the holy shrines of the Household [of Prophet Muhammad PBUH] and will stand against them," Rouhani added.

On the occasion of Martyrs' Day in Tehran on Saturday, Rouhani delivered a speech in which he stressed that: "I have repeatedly said that the shrines constitute a red line for us."

"Martyrs have taught us to protect neighboring Muslims and holy shrines whenever they are in danger."

Rouhani further told the families of the Iranian martyrs that: "Your youths showed that they would defend Iran, the Muslim land, and the Household's shrines no matter where they were."

In this regard, Iran sent military advisers to Syria and Iraq to help the two countries repel attacks on holy shrines. Some of the advisers were martyred in terrorist attacks or clashes with Takfiri militants.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Rouhani praised the Iranian nation for standing by the government, saying the administration owes its achievements to this support.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team