Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Issues First Statement on the U.S.
Tehran, Iran – In his first public statement since being appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei addressed relations with the United States, signaling a cautious but firm stance.
He stated, “We are not enemies of the countries around us, and we are only targeting those American bases.”
The remarks suggest that while Iran does not seek conflict with its regional neighbors, it remains vigilant regarding U.S. military presence and installations in the Middle East. Observers say this statement reflects Iran’s continued strategy of balancing regional diplomacy with deterrence against foreign military threats.
