Tehran, September 20, The Iran Project – A senior Iranian cleric has condemned Israel’s recent aggression, urging Muslims to  not to allow the Zionist regime to occupy al-Aqsa Mosque.

Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi issued a statement on Sunday, condemning the Israeli military assaults on the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

All Muslims, scholars, politicians, and brave youth must fulfill their responsibilities, helping the Palestinians stop the violations committed by the occupiers, stressed the Iranian cleric.

He also urges Muslims to be vigilant and know their real enemy, saying Israel is not just the enemy of Iranian and Palestinian people, but is the enemy of all Islamic countries.

Israeli settlers and troopers have been attacking worshipers at the site of the al-Aqsa Mosque since September 13, following the deployment of Israeli forces to the area for the Jewish Rosh Hashanah New Year holiday.