Iran's Khamenei on Israel: 'Zionist regime will collapse'
Top Sunni cleric in Egypt, Ali Gomaa, warns followers not to take part in the protests planned for FridayAnti-government protests Planned in Egypt for FridayAlthough officially banned, the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters have called for nationwide protests on Friday The protests will mark the second anniversary of the overthrow of Islamist President Mohammed MorsiMorsi's overthrow was followed by a bloody crackdown on his supporters in which hundreds were killedThe protests are likely to draw a heavy security presence in major cities across the country In a televised address to the newly-elected parliament, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that Israel was a "cancerous tumor" that "will undoubtedly be uprooted and destroyed." He also called on the Muslim world to unite against the "Zionist regime." Khamenei's comments come amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel over Iran's nuclear program.Khamenei's speech was met with mixed reactions. Some praised his strong stance against Israel, while others criticized his inflammatory rhetoric. The Israeli government condemned Khamenei's comments, calling them "hateful and dangerous." The United States also expressed concern, saying that Khamenei's comments were "not helpful" in efforts to resolve the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Khamenei's speech is the latest in a series of bellicose statements he has made about Israel. In 2012, he said that Israel was "doomed to collapse" and that the "Zionist regime" would be "wiped off the map." Khamenei's comments have been interpreted by some as a threat to attack Israel.
However, Khamenei has also said that Iran is not seeking war with Israel. In a 2013 interview, he said that Iran's policy towards Israel is "defensive" and that Iran is "not interested in starting a war."
The conflict between Iran and Israel is a complex and long-standing one. The two countries have been on opposite sides of several wars, and they have a history of supporting each other's enemies. In recent years, tensions between the two countries have been heightened by Iran's nuclear program. Israel believes that Iran is developing nuclear weapons, which it sees as a threat to its existence. Iran denies that it is developing nuclear weapons, and says that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.
The conflict between Iran and Israel is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Both countries have strong reasons for opposing each other, and there is no easy solution to the conflict.
