In a remarkable comeback to public discourse, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hailed what he deems a triumph over Israel and the U.S. His remarks, released by state media after a concerning hiatus, come in the wake of a cease-fire agreement following a tense 12-day conflict.
Iran's Khamenei Declares 'Victory' Over Israel Amid Cease-Fire
Iran's Khamenei Declares 'Victory' Over Israel Amid Cease-Fire
Supreme leader's first public comments reveal defiance following a week of silence and concern regarding his health.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has re-emerged in the public eye, making his first comments since a cease-fire agreement was struck with Israel. The statements were published on Thursday by state media, coinciding with Mr. Khamenei’s notable absence from public view for a week. This period of silence raised questions about his health and whereabouts, leading to speculation regarding his safety.
Khamenei’s comments come after the U.S. military conducted bombings on three of Iran's nuclear facilities and amidst fears that the ongoing conflict could escalate. Despite earlier statements he issued during the 12-day hostilities, he had not made any recent comments following Iran's retaliatory strike on an American military base in Qatar. This prompted Iranian officials to reveal that Khamenei had been in a bunker, avoiding outside communications to safeguard against potential threats to his life.
In his video message released through social media and state outlets, Khamenei congratulated the Iranian populace on what he characterized as a decisive victory over Israel, which he referred to as the "fake Zionist regime." He further criticized the U.S. involvement in the conflict, asserting, "The American regime entered into a direct war because it felt that if it did not enter, the Zionist regime would be completely destroyed. But it did not gain anything from this war."
As global attention focuses on Mideast tensions and diplomatic solutions, Khamenei's statements are sure to polarize opinions and influence the ongoing narrative between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. This is an evolving story with potential ramifications for regional and international relations.
Khamenei’s comments come after the U.S. military conducted bombings on three of Iran's nuclear facilities and amidst fears that the ongoing conflict could escalate. Despite earlier statements he issued during the 12-day hostilities, he had not made any recent comments following Iran's retaliatory strike on an American military base in Qatar. This prompted Iranian officials to reveal that Khamenei had been in a bunker, avoiding outside communications to safeguard against potential threats to his life.
In his video message released through social media and state outlets, Khamenei congratulated the Iranian populace on what he characterized as a decisive victory over Israel, which he referred to as the "fake Zionist regime." He further criticized the U.S. involvement in the conflict, asserting, "The American regime entered into a direct war because it felt that if it did not enter, the Zionist regime would be completely destroyed. But it did not gain anything from this war."
As global attention focuses on Mideast tensions and diplomatic solutions, Khamenei's statements are sure to polarize opinions and influence the ongoing narrative between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. This is an evolving story with potential ramifications for regional and international relations.
