Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised Pakistan’s strong stance on the Palestinian issue during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Tehran. He highlighted Pakistan’s key role in the Muslim world and called for stronger Iran-Pakistan cooperation to counter Zionist aggression in Gaza. The meeting, also attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressed unity among Islamic nations. Khamenei commended Pakistan for resisting international pressure to recognize Israel, calling its position firm and admirable.