By: Isaac Kwabena Boadu Date: 13th March, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, has vowed to respond to the heinous acts of aggression that claimed the life of his esteemed father, Ali Khamenei, and numerous innocent civilians of the Iranian Anatomy.
The communiqué, conveyed by a state television, marked the inaugural public utterance of the new leader, casting a somber tone over the embattled nation.
Undeterred, the new Supreme Leader has pledged to uphold the sacred duty of avenging the blood of the martyrs, underscoring Iran’s inalienable right to self-defense. He lamented the tragic loss of his beloved family members, including his wife, sister, niece, and brother-in-law, who fell victim to the brutal assault.
The new Supreme Leader singled out the barbaric attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab, which claimed the lives of over 165 innocent souls, many of whom were children. He cautioned that only a fraction of Iran’s retaliatory measures have been unleashed thus far, hinting at a broader, more devastating campaign to come.
The new Supreme Leader also issued a clarifying call to Gulf nations, urging them to sever ties with the United States and shutter US military bases within their territories. He dismissed US promises of protection as vacuous rhetoric, emphasizing Iran’s unwavering commitment to its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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