Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran

Author: Edna MohamedPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Iran

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Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran

Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared a 'final victory' in the war against Israel and the United States, as a fragile ceasefire is threatened by Israeli offensives in Lebanon. Khamenei stated that Iran is not seeking war but is fighting for its legitimate rights, vowing to hold 'criminal aggressors' accountable. A two-week ceasefire was agreed upon between the US and Iran, allowing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that Iran is prepared to respond to any attacks.

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