Regime intensifies efforts to assert authority in Iran
Title: The Return of Ali Khamenei: Iran's Supreme Leader Speaks Amidst Claims of Victory
Here's the lowdown: Ali Khamenei, Iran's elusive Supreme Leader, resurfaced after the war's end. On June 26, he gave his first speech from a clandestine location, aiming to prove his survival and proclaim Iran's triumph. "Despite all the ruckus and bragging, the Zionist regime was on the brink of obliteration thanks to the Islam Republic's powerful blows," he declared defiantly.
A Glimpse into Iran's Damage
In a move never seen before, the Iranian regime invited Western journalists for a tour. The itinerary included damages to national TV stations and residential buildings. The message was loud and clear: Israeli airstrikes targeted civilian infrastructure.
The tour continued to a hospital, reporting over 4,800 wounded patrons according to the official Iranian toll.
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Behind the Scenes: Kamenei's Victory Declaration
International media outlets have extensively covered key points from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's first public speech post-ceasefire with Israel. Here's a brief rundown of his assertions:
- Victory Celebration Khamenei boasted a significant victory for Iran against both Israel and the United States. He exclaimed, "I salute the heroic Iranian nation on their victory over the fake Zionist regime," asserting that Israel was "barely standing after the crushing blows of the Islamic Republic"[2][3][4].
- Nukes Unscathed He dismissed U.S. reports about extensive damage to Iran's nuclear facilities, arguing these claims were overplayed for political gain. Khamenei guaranteed that any damage would be promptly addressed, and Iran's nuclear program would continue[2][4].
- America's Losing Strategy Khamenei accused the U.S. of intervening to save Israel, stating that America gained nothing from their involvement. He pointed to Iran's demonstration of access to key U.S. bases in the region, hinting at the Al-Udeid base missile strike in Qatar as a significant blow to the U.S. [2][4].
- Dangerous Warnings He threatened the U.S. and Israel, warning, "Should any aggression occur, the enemy will suffer heavy consequences"[4].
- Political Shifts Khamenei's speech coincided with parliamentary moves to sever ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), signaling a harder line on nuclear policy and escalating tensions with the global community[4].
These points mirror the messages Khamenei pushed in his first public address post-ceasefire, as reported by Western news organizations citing Iranian state media broadcasts and official statements.
- In his first public speech post-ceasefire with Israel, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, expressed victory over both Israel and the United States, asserting that Iran's victory was significant in politics, general news, and crime-and-justice domains.
- Khamenei also dismissed claims about extensive damage to Iran's nuclear facilities, suggesting these claims were politically motivated, a topic of interest in both political debates and war-and-conflicts discourse.
