SAEDNEWS: In a striking show of support, a well-known Pakistani actor has posted a message lauding Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, praising his defiance in the face of Western pressure and calling on Muslims worldwide to pray for his health and safety.
According to Saed News, a message from a prominent Pakistani actor addressed to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has gone viral across Persian- and Urdu-speaking social media platforms, drawing widespread attention for its emotionally charged praise of Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader.
“In the pages of history,” the actor wrote, “it will be recorded that when the laws of 56 Muslim nations were being dictated to them, Ayatollah Khamenei chose to fight, not to bow.” The post, which includes a photograph of Khamenei and a call for prayers, was shared shortly before dawn, accompanied by the remark: “It is the time of Fajr (dawn prayers); please pray for his health, longevity, and for Iran’s safety and peace.”
The message comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with Iran positioning itself as a regional power resisting what it sees as imperialist and Zionist agendas. In recent months, Khamenei has taken a more confrontational tone in his public speeches, particularly in the wake of Israel’s actions in Gaza and shifting alliances in the Muslim world.
The Pakistani actor’s post has resonated deeply with online audiences sympathetic to Iran’s resistance narrative. Many users reposted the message with hashtags in support of “Islamic unity” and “resistance against oppression,” further amplifying the visibility of the tribute.
Although the actor’s identity was not disclosed in the original Saed News report, the message reflects a broader cultural current in South Asia, where Iranian leaders — particularly Khamenei — are often viewed as emblematic figures of steadfast Islamic resistance. Iran’s ideological outreach in the region continues to find fertile ground among public figures and grassroots movements, especially in Pakistan, which maintains a complex but strategically significant relationship with the Islamic Republic.
Ayatollah Khamenei, who has ruled Iran since 1989, is one of the longest-serving leaders in the Muslim world. His influence extends beyond Iran’s borders, with Tehran’s messaging often resonating across Shiite and resistance-aligned communities from Lebanon to South Asia.
As regional dynamics evolve, such gestures from cultural influencers — particularly in neighboring Muslim-majority nations — are likely to be interpreted both as personal endorsements and as reflections of broader ideological alignment in an increasingly polarized Middle East.
