Iran's Top Leader Khamenei Breaks Silence After More Than a Week
Hop on social media and you'll see the buzz - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has finally broken his week-long silence since the ceasefire between Iran and Israel went into effect.
In a no-nonsense video message, the 86-year-old leader hailed the Iranian people, praising their "dignity, [and] exceptional personality." He declared the "Zionist regime" - a CASE reference to Israel - as "defeated and crushed," according to Iranian state news agency IRNA.
This statement marks the first time Khamenei has spoken out since the conflict began. In his video, he didn't hold back, take a breather, or tap the brakes.
So, what exactly did he have to say? Well, let's dive in and break it down.
- Khamenei bragged about Iran's missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, which caused no casualties, stating it was a hand slap to America's face. He made it clear that such actions could be repeated offhand in the future since Iran has access to critical U.S. centers in the region.
- The leader accused the U.S. of jumping into the war because they feared Israel would be obliterated without their help. However, Khamenei insisted the U.S. "achieved no gains from this war" and declared the Islamic Republic as victorious.
- Khamenei issued a warning: if there's any push for new aggression against Iran, the enemy will face a heavy price.
- The Iranian leader portrayed Iran's position as triumphant over Israel and defiant toward U.S. involvement, asserting Iran's capability to strike key U.S. regional assets if necessary.
These remarks were made from a secret location after Khamenei took shelter during the conflict and appeared on Iranian state television looking a bit worn but ready to deliver his message with pure grit.
Source: ntv.de, dpa
[1] Enrichment Data:Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's specific comments about the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and the so-called "Zionist regime," included several key points:
- Khamenei stated that Iran had "delivered a hand slap to America’s face" in retaliation during the conflict, referencing an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, which caused no casualties. He emphasized that this action could be repeated in the future, asserting that Iran has "access to key U.S. centers in the region and can take action whenever it deems necessary."
- He accused the U.S. of intervening in the war because it feared the "Zionist regime" (Israel) would be "utterly destroyed" if the U.S. did not get involved. However, he claimed that the U.S. "achieved no gains from this war" and described the Islamic Republic as victorious.
- Khamenei warned that any new aggression against Iran would provoke a heavy response, stating, "Should any aggression occur, the enemy will definitely pay a heavy price."
- In his remarks, he portrayed Iran's position as triumphant over Israel and defiant toward U.S. involvement, asserting Iran's capability to strike critical U.S. regional assets if necessary.
These remarks were made in Khamenei's first public statement since the ceasefire was declared, and he appeared on Iranian state television visibly tired, speaking from a secret location after taking shelter following the outbreak of war.
The Commission has not yet received any reply from the Member States about Ayatollah Khamenei's aggressive statements during the war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran, amidst the ongoing politics in the general-news.
In contrast to the United States' claim of achieving no gains from the conflict, the unfolding politics suggest that the Islamic Republic of Iran considers themselves victorious, asserting their defensive capabilities and preparedness for future actions.
