Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has assured Iranian citizens that the Persian Gulf region is headed toward a “future without America,” as tensions escalate.
Speaking during National Persian Gulf Day commemorations on April 30, Khamenei blamed the United States’ military presence in the Middle East for the region’s ongoing insecurity.
“The bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America and in the service of the progress, comfort, and prosperity of its peoples,” he said.
Khamenei said it had been “proven” that the presence of American forces and bases in the Persian Gulf is a primary driver of regional insecurity.
Iran’s Khamenei Promises Future Without US Influence
Khamenei said developments in the Persian Gulf signal a turning point for the Strait of Hormuz, which he linked to “the United States’ failed approach in the region”.
He indicated that the latest shifts reflect a new phase emerging after weeks of heightened tensions and what he portrayed as an unsuccessful US campaign.
Further, he argued that US-aligned bases lack the capacity to guarantee even their own safety, dismissing the notion that Washington can provide security to its allies in the region.
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The Iran’s Supreme leader claimed that since the recent Iran–Israel conflict began in late February, Iranians have witnessed what he described as “the steadfastness, vigilance, and courageous struggle” of Iranian forces.
Khamenei said Iran will firmly safeguard its nuclear and missile capabilities, signaling resistance to calls by US President Donald Trump to dismantle them.
He described the programmes as a core national asset, stressing that Iranians consider them part of the country’s sovereignty and will protect them in the same way they defend their territorial borders.
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US Reviews Iran Proposal as Trump Signals Discontent
A United States official said President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with a proposal from Iran, citing its failure to directly address Tehran’s nuclear programme.
The plan, currently under review by Trump’s national security team, reportedly outlines steps to halt the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and defer negotiations on Iran’s nuclear activities until after the war.
The White House confirmed that Trump met with his national security advisers on Monday, April 27, to assess the proposal.
However, US media reports indicated that the president’s concerns centre on the postponement of nuclear talks, a key sticking point in the discussions.
