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Mojtaba Khamenei: Iranians React to New Supreme Leader's First Address
Mojtaba Khamenei warned regional foes and vowed retaliation after a US strike killed his father and others, amid unclear reports on his health and location.
- On March 12, 2026 Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first message via state television, declaring, 'A limited amount of this revenge has so far taken concrete form, but until it is fully achieved, this case will remain among our priorities,' Khamenei said.
- After the air strike that killed Ali Khamenei at the start of the US‑Israeli war, Mojtaba Khamenei was reported wounded and said he learned of his elevation by the Assembly of Experts on state television.
- Khamenei also warned of activating other fronts and proxy operations, urging use of the lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz and squeezing oil supplies to pressure adversaries.
- Demanding the closure of U.S. bases, Khamenei urged neighboring countries to decide their stance, noting Iran shares land or sea borders with about 15 countries and desires warm relations.
- The address ran without new footage, using archive photo and computer-generated flag, while state media gave conflicting reports about Mojtaba Khamenei's condition, with Fars news agency denying some claims on March 12.
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DUBÁI, United Arab Emirates .— Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public statements on Thursday, in which he promises to maintain the struggle, provoke more pain to the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf and threatens to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted global energy supplies, the world economy and international travel.
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In his first message, Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel. He stated that the blood of Iran's martyrs will be avenged. If the enemy refuses to pay compensation, a portion of their assets will be recovered or destroyed. Iran is determined to maintain strategic pressure by continuing its offensive and defense in the war against them.
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