TEHRAN – Shia and Sunni scholars across Iran and the wider Muslim world have issued strong condemnations of Israel’s war on Iran, framing resistance as a sacred duty that transcends sectarian divides.

In Tehran, a declaration signed by 1,500 Sunni clerics reaffirmed that confronting the Zionist regime is both a national responsibility and a divine obligation, rooted in the Qur’anic call to “strive in the path of God.” The statement underscored that Iran’s defense against Israeli attacks has united all ethnic and religious communities, deepening bonds across the nation.

In a gathering at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniya on Wednesday, coinciding with celebrations of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday and National Unity Week, Shia and Sunni scholars came together to denounce Israel’s war on Iran and reaffirm the need for Muslim solidarity.

Leading Sunni scholars emphasized that solidarity with Iran is not confined to its borders. The Sheikh of al-Azhar in Egypt took the unprecedented step of voicing support for Iran against Israeli aggression. In addition, one hundred prominent Sunni scholars from across the Islamic world condemned Tel Aviv’s “war crimes” during the 12-day imposed conflict, urging collective Muslim action.

Together, Shia and Sunni leaders stressed that Israel’s continued crimes, from Gaza to Iran, represent the foremost challenge facing the Muslim world today.