Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader
Iran’s new Supreme Leader issues first statement
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- Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran thwarted attempts to divide the country.
- Tehran vows to keep targeting United States bases in the region if attacks continue.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first official statement Thursday since assuming the position, delivering firm messages on domestic stability and rising regional tensions. He said Iran had successfully foiled what he described as “division conspiracies” targeting the country.
Khamenei began by stressing the unity of Iran’s internal front, saying the country had defeated attempts aimed at undermining its territorial integrity following recent unrest.
Addressing regional states, he warned that Tehran would continue targeting United States military bases in the region, claiming the facilities are designed to control the countries that host them.
He also said Iran had been subjected to attacks launched from military bases in neighboring countries, adding that Tehran’s response comes as a defensive necessity against such threats.
Despite the warning tone, the statement said Iran still believes in maintaining friendly relations with neighboring states, provided their territories are not used by “enemy bases” as launch points for attacks against Iranian sovereignty.
