Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, declared that "the enemy has been defeated" in his Persian New Year message.

Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, states that "the enemy has been defeated" in his Persian New Year message, praising the resilience of Iranians in the face of external challenges. In a statement published on his Telegram channel, he rejects accusations that the attacks on Turkey and Oman were carried out by Iran or its allied forces. Khamenei urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to improve bilateral relations and proposes that Iran offer them support.

The Iranian leader criticizes the attacks by the United States and Israel, stating that they are based on the illusion that eliminating leaders can lead to the overthrow of the government. He emphasizes the importance of strengthening a national defensive front and delivering decisive blows against enemies. Since his appointment as Supreme Leader, Khamenei has not appeared in public amid regional tensions.