Brief
Iran Supreme Leader says US forced out of Middle East
Khamenei warned the United States will be forced out of the region after recent setbacks, according to a statement aired on Iranian state television.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Monday that the United States would be forced to leave the Middle East after suffering "painful blows," a statement carried by state television, deccanchronicle.com reported.
Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since the war began in late February, issued the written statement without naming the United States directly. He claimed that enemies "do not venture beyond the Arabian Sea" and warned that the sea would soon rid itself of their presence.
The remarks came as attempts to revive talks to end the conflict have stalled. Tehran has imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a reciprocal US blockade on Iranian ports.
Key facts
- Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the US would be forced out of the Middle East. (deccanchronicle.com)
- The warning was delivered in a written statement aired on state television. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Khamenei has not been seen publicly since the war started in late February. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, and the US has responded with a blockade of Iranian ports. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “Iran Supreme Leader Says US Will Be Forced Out of Middle East”
