Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed "final victory" against Israel and the United States in a statement Thursday, marking 40 days after his father's death. He stated Iran "astonished the world" during the conflict while asserting Tehran was not seeking war but defending legitimate rights. A US-Iran ceasefire began Wednesday, mediated by Pakistan, allowing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed over 300 people Wednesday, threatening the truce as disagreement exists over Lebanon's inclusion. Iran and the US will hold talks Saturday in Pakistan.
Key Entities
Mojtaba KhameneiAyatollah Ali KhameneiIranIsraelUnited StatesLebanonPakistanStrait of Hormuz