Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for the immediate closure of American bases in the region and warned that Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs.

The new supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that all American bases in the region must be closed immediately and that they will be attacked. In his first message, Khamenei emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed as a tool of pressure against enemies. His message, published on the official Telegram channel, addressed topics related to the former leader, Ali Khamenei, and called for unity in the face of external challenges.

Khamenei also stated that Iran will not hesitate to avenge the blood of its martyrs and will demand compensation from its enemies. He was chosen as supreme leader after the killing of his father in American-Israeli attacks, marking a significant change in the leadership of the Islamic Republic.