India, April 14 -- Pope Leo XIV found support in Iran on Tuesday after his assertive "no fear" remark amid an ongoing feud involving him and US President Donald Trump. Iranian parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, backed Pope Leo XIV through an X post, honouring his "fearless stand".

""I have no fear" echoes as he condemns the war crimes of Israel and the US. This slogan lights the path for all who refuse to stay silent on the killing of innocents," the Iranian leader wrote, further thanking the US-born pontiff for the "light", and for insipiring millions. Follow live updates on the Iran-US war.

Iran's show of support for Pope Leo XIV comes as Donald Trump draws criticism for openly initiating a feud with the pontiff amid the on...