# Iran's supreme leader calls for 'sacred unity' amid political divides

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged calm and unity, calling for "sacred unity" to ease political tensions within the country. The statement comes amid deepening divides among Iranian political factions over domestic and foreign policy. Khamenei's intervention carries significant weight in shaping Iran's internal stability and direction.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/19/sacred-unity-irans-supreme-leader-calls-for-calm-amid-political-divides?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:29:47 +0000
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/andy-burnham-takes-over-uk-prime-minister-calls-new-political-model) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:11:07 -0400