Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has delivered his first public address following the death of his predecessor, Ayatollah Khamenei. In his address, the Supreme Leader issued threats to the United States and Israel, led by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, respectively.
In the speech, Mojtaba thanked supporters for their solidarity and emphasized the heavy responsibility that comes with leading the Islamic Republic.
The Supreme Leader has also condemned Washington and Jerusalem’s attack on Tehran, an operation that has taken 12 days.
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Mojtaba has vowed revenge for those killed in the war, particularly children in the Minab school attack, declaring that “the enemies will pay the price.”
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According to Al Jazeera, more than 200 Iranian women and children have been killed in th the U.S.-Israeli-led attack on Tehran.
Khamenei’s son also promised that attacks on Gulf states would continue, calling on countries to shut down the American bases in their territories.
“We believe in friendship with our neighbors and are targeting only military bases. We will be forced to continue these attacks,” he said.
Tribute to Previous Leaders
In his speech, Mojtaba Khamenei began by sending a message of peace to those who support Iran and its people. He expressed gratitude to Iranians and others across the Muslim world who offered sympathy after the death of the country’s previous leader.
He also paid tribute to the late leader, describing him as someone who stood firmly for the truth. According to the new leader, the passing of such figures often demonstrates their commitment to their beliefs and the ideals they represented during their lifetime.
And I’d like to thank everyone in the Iranian people and in the Muslim world for their sympathy and support. But the martyrs are always in the best place, and the recent war will have its repercussions. I’d like to talk to the Iranian people, who have clearly shown the expert council their support through the radio and the TV of Iran.
During the speech, he also referred to the legacy of earlier revolutionary leaders, including Ruhollah Khomeini and Ali Khamenei, saying their leadership emphasized a strong connection between the people and the state.
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Oil Prices Surge as Iran Conflict Threatens Supply
Iraq has suspended operations at its oil terminals after an alleged attack involving Iran’s explosive-laden boats targeted fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, leaving a crew member dead.
According to the Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, Al-Fartousi, the incident occurred during a ship-to-ship fuel transfer operation involving a tanker carrying petroleum products supplied by the State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) to the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company.
About 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the most important energy routes in the world.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in a surge in oil prices in some countries.
Earlier, Iran’s spokesperson warned the United States that oil prices could soar to $200 a barrel as escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes against the country continue to rattle global energy markets.
“Get ready for oil to be $200 a barrel, because the oil price depends on regional security, which you have destabilized,” said Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
Global oil prices surged over 4% as security threats in the Strait of Hormuz heightened market fears.
