On the evening of the 9th, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a written speech regarding the 40th day of martyrdom of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and current wartime issues, putting forward three key proposals: aggressors must compensate for damages, the management of the Strait of Hormuz will enter a new phase, and Iran will never abandon its legitimate rights while considering all regional “resistance fronts” as a unified whole.
According to Xinhua News Agency, in his speech Mojtaba reflected on recent developments, stating that Iran has made significant sacrifices in the conflict, accusing the enemy of committing serious crimes, and expressing remembrance and condolences for Ali Khamenei. He declared that the Iranian nation has secured a “decisive victory” in this “imposed war” and is rising as an important force, while the hegemonic system is declining. He credited all of these achievements to the bloodshed and struggle of Iran’s military and people.
Mojtaba especially emphasized the importance of public participation: “Your voices in the squares will influence the results of the negotiations.” He called for national unity, urged the public to remain actively involved and support each other to ease the wartime pressure, and reminded people to be wary of information published by hostile media.
Calls on Southern Neighbors to Accurately Comprehend the Current Situation
Regarding the regional situation, Mojtaba addressed Iran’s “southern neighbors,” urging them to correctly understand the current situation, keep their distance from “the overlords who exploit you,” and show goodwill toward Iran. He explicitly proposed three points: First, that Iran will undoubtedly pursue “war reparations” from the aggressors and seek “martyrs’ blood debts;” second, that Iran’s management of the Strait of Hormuz will definitely enter a new stage; and third, that Iran will never give up its legitimate rights, and will consider all regional “resistance fronts” as one unified whole.
Mojtaba stated that Iran will advance its established goals both at the negotiating table and on the battlefield in order to “completely defeat the enemy.”