Iran's New Supreme Leader's First Speech Summary: Will Open New Fronts If Necessary, Still Hopes to Maintain Friendly Relations with Neighboring Countries

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Iran's new Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei emphasized domestic unity and external conflict in his first public address, thanking the military for defending the nation. He indicated that strategic measures will continue, including blockading the Strait of Hormuz, and called on neighboring countries to close U.S. military bases, reaffirming friendly relations with neighbors.

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2026-03-12 18:46:32

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Odaily Planet Daily News: Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered his first public speech on the 12th via national television. The speech mainly focused on domestic unity in Iran, external conflicts, regional relations, and mourning for the late leader Ali Khamenei. Regarding the current situation, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed gratitude to the Iranian military and the “Resistance Front” armed forces, stating that Iranian soldiers have prevented enemies from controlling or dividing Iran. He also said that Iran will continue to adopt strategic measures, including blocking the Strait of Hormuz, and will open new fronts if necessary. When discussing regional issues, he called on neighboring countries to close military bases used by the U.S. within their borders and stated that Iran’s strikes target only relevant military facilities, not these countries themselves. He also emphasized that Iran still hopes to maintain friendly relations with its neighbors. (CCTV News)

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