Khamenei calls for Gulf unity as Hormuz tensions persist
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Iran
Politics

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei urged Gulf leaders to identify their "real enemy" and confront it, as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. Khamenei's message was published to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing the need for regional unity. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Iran had reached an understanding with Oman on a temporary maritime route, but its implementation depends on the US fulfilling its commitments.
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