Brigitte Gabriel said President Donald J. Trump is being celebrated across much of the world following the removal of Iran’s supreme leader, describing the moment as historic and widely welcomed throughout the Middle East.

Gabriel, who has long commented on developments in the region, said she has been tracking media coverage overseas and pointed to what she described as widespread respect for the United States and for President Trump in the Arabic world.

“He is a liberator and a hero around the world. I’m monitoring World Press. I’m monitoring the press in the Middle East, and you cannot believe the respect for America, the respect for President Trump, all throughout the Arabic world, even including in Lebanon, where Hezbollah is headquartered, even the majority of the Lebanese are rejoicing, of course, not the Shiite Muslims rejoicing of what President Trump did.”

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Gabriel’s comments referenced Lebanon, where Hezbollah maintains its headquarters. She said that despite Hezbollah’s presence, many Lebanese citizens are welcoming the development.

Her remarks centered on the removal of Khomeini, whom she described as a dominant historical figure. She compared his influence to some of the most consequential leaders of the 20th century.

“This is a historic moment, because Khomeini, the Ayatollah, the supreme leader, was so influential and an important figure in history, he was equivalent to Lenin or Joseph Stalin or Mao Zedong and to take him out.”

Gabriel said the removal marks a turning point with global implications.

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“This is changing the reshaping the world. This is great news.”

She added that reactions among Iranians living abroad have also reflected celebration.

“And of course, the Iranians are celebrating worldwide.”

Gabriel framed the moment as one that resonates beyond the Middle East, arguing that people who value freedom are responding positively.

“If you are a freedom loving person anywhere throughout the world right now, you are rejoicing, unless you are a Democrat in the United States.”

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Her comments come amid heightened tensions in the region following recent military action targeting Iranian leadership.

Gabriel characterized the development as significant not only for Iran but for the broader international order.

She said her assessment is based on her monitoring of press coverage across the Middle East and in global outlets, which she described as reflecting strong respect for President Trump’s decision and for the United States.

Gabriel’s statements focused on the global reaction to the removal of the Ayatollah and the perceived shift in regional dynamics.

She described the event as comparable in scale to the removal of historically influential leaders and said it represents a moment of celebration for many outside the United States.

Her remarks specifically highlighted what she described as rejoicing in Lebanon and among Iranians worldwide, while also noting divisions in reaction within the United States.

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