Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said in a statement that the Iranian military has driven the “enemy” from waters off southern Iran to the Arabian Sea and warned that they would soon be pushed out from there as well.&nbsp;In a message marking the Iran-Iraq War and the anniversary of Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in 2024, Khamenei said, “Having suffered painful blows from our valiant combatants and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they [the enemy] dare not venture beyond the Arabian Sea.”“Whenever they have risked doing so, they have only inflicted harm upon themselves, and the time is fast approaching when the Arabian Sea, too, will be cleared of their presence,” he added.&nbsp;Iranian media published a written message from Mojtaba Khamenei which said, “Some see us as the fourth superpower in the world.”&nbsp;The message was also shared in a series of posts on the X handle of Mojtaba Khamenei as well as on the Telegram channel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-men-arrested-on-terror-charge-in-uk-85-homes-evacuated-near-air-base-used-by-us-1790526434108">‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump</a>&nbsp;“Today, because of the painful blows they [the enemies] have suffered at the hands of the valiant [Iranian] fighters &amp; the guardians of the #Strait_of_Hormuz, they dare not advance beyond the Arabian Sea. It won’t be long before the Arabian Sea rids itself of their presence too,” the X post read.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Today, because of the painful blows they [the enemies] have suffered at the hands of the valiant [Iranian] fighters &amp; the guardians of the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Strait_of_Hormuz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Strait_of_Hormuz</a>, they dare not advance beyond the Arabian Sea. It won’t be long before the Arabian Sea rids itself of their presence too.&mdash; Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (@MKhamenei_ir) <a href="https://x.com/MKhamenei_ir/status/2104522022407619042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;“Today, there are various declarations of readiness throughout Islamic Iran, particularly for armed participation, creating an arena in which our people will gain honour and their enemy disgrace. I, as a servant of the dear people of Iran, declare that those bygone days to which our enemy longs to return have passed and will never be repeated,” he added.&nbsp;Referring to the Iran-Iraq war, Khamenei, who has not made a single appearance in public since being appointed the Supreme Leader, said, “During those days, the warm radiance of the Revolutionary sun throughout Iran radiated a gratifying sense of devotion to revolutionary Islam, melting away the ice of both classical and neo-colonialism.”&nbsp;“The opening days of the month of Mehr are a reminder of the eight-year defence of the Iranian nation in the First Imposed War,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>Iran’s currency hits historic low against US dollar amid inflation, sanctions</h2>&nbsp;Iran’s currency fell to its lowest level ever against the US dollar as the country faces severe inflation and punishing sanctions.According to pashizi.com, a website tracking Iran’s free foreign exchange market, the free market selling rate of the US dollar in Iran hit a record high of 2.3 million rials.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-marriage-cannot-shield-sex-with-minor-wife-from-prosecution-under-pocso-delhi-hc-1790518457378">Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC</a>&nbsp;The severe depreciation of Iran’s currency comes as Iran struggles after the US announced Operation Economic Outcast, a new set of sanctions aimed at financially isolating Tehran further in the international economy.Iran’s annual inflation rate has hit 61.4 per cent. Moreover, official data shows that the country registered a 128.1 per cent year-on-year increase in food prices.&nbsp;The steep fall of currency reflects the pressure on Iranian households and businesses, as a weaker rial raises the cost of imported goods and adds to inflationary pressures. The crisis triggers fears of the persistent economic uncertainty and restricted access to foreign currency amid sanctions further weakening the purchasing power.&nbsp;<h2>Iran complains to ICAO and ICJ about US aviation sanctions</h2>&nbsp;Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations over the US sanctions against its aviation sector that have forced the cancellation of flights.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-males-killed-four-others-injured-in-shooting-after-fight-at-strip-club-in-detroit-1790540584704">3 males killed, four others injured in shooting after fight at strip club in Detroit</a>&nbsp;“To defend the legitimate rights of the aviation industry and counter illegal restrictions imposed by America, Iran has drafted and submitted a formal protest to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO),” said civil aviation chief Abouzar Shiroudi, reported Iran’s official IRNA news agency.&nbsp;The ICAO is a UN agency based in Montreal, Canada that sets and regulates standards for civil aviation.&nbsp;“In cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, we have also filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice at The Hague,” Shiroudi added.&nbsp;Earlier this month, the US imposed restrictions on Iran’s aviation industry and warned international companies there would be consequences if they continued to work with Iranian airlines.&nbsp;

Iranian media published a written message from Mojtaba Khamenei which said, “Some see us as the fourth superpower in the world.” The message was also shared in a series of posts on the X handle of Mojtaba Khamenei as well as on the Telegram channel.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said in a statement that the Iranian military has driven the “enemy” from waters off southern Iran to the Arabian Sea and warned that they would soon be pushed out from there as well. In a message marking the Iran-Iraq War and the anniversary of Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in 2024, Khamenei said, “Having suffered painful blows from our valiant combatants and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they [the enemy] dare not venture beyond the Arabian Sea.” “Whenever they have risked doing so, they have only inflicted harm upon themselves, and the time is fast approaching when the Arabian Sea, too, will be cleared of their presence,” he added. Iranian media published a written message from Mojtaba Khamenei which said, “Some see us as the fourth superpower in the world.” The message was also shared in a series of posts on the X handle of Mojtaba Khamenei as well as on the Telegram channel. Also Read: ‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump “Today, because of the painful blows they [the enemies] have suffered at the hands of the valiant [Iranian] fighters & the guardians of the #Strait_of_Hormuz, they dare not advance beyond the Arabian Sea. It won’t be long before the Arabian Sea rids itself of their presence too,” the X post read.

Iranian media published a written message from Mojtaba Khamenei which said that some see Tehran as the fourth superpower in the world. The message was also shared in a series of posts on the X handle of Mojtaba Khamenei as well as on his Telegram channel.

Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea

The front page of a state-published newspaper in Iran said in its headline on Sunday: “Revenge is coming soon.” The threat featured on the front of the Jam-e Jam newspaper is imposed on a photo from the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, where mourners held a banner declaring “Trump, we’re going to kill you.”The front page also carries the quote from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promising that “vengeance is the will of our nation” and will “inevitably be carried out.”&nbsp;The Hamshahri newspaper, owned by Tehran’s municipality, published an AI-generated graphic on Saturday depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in orange prison uniforms with crosshairs on their foreheads, under the slogan “Revenge is certain.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lindsey-graham-sent-to-hell-iranian-state-tv-anchor-congratulates-citizens-on-senator-s-death-1783875365713">‘Lindsey Graham sent to hell’: Iranian state TV anchor congratulates citizens on Senator’s death</a>&nbsp;It also depicted 13 US, Israeli and European officials in prison uniforms as Mojtaba Khamenei renewed Iran’s pledge to avenge his father’s killing&nbsp;The Hamshahri graphic held 13 US, Israeli and European political and military figures as responsible for the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strike on February 28.Besides Trump and Netanyahu, the image also featured US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-election-to-take-place-on-oct-27-netanyahu-govt-to-complete-its-full-term-1783870352345">Israel election to take place on Oct 27; Netanyahu govt to complete its full term</a>&nbsp;Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir were also shown in prison uniforms, as were Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. By including European leaders, the newspaper indicated that its revenge list extends beyond the US and Israeli officials associated most directly with the war.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strait-of-hormuz-more-important-deterrent-than-dozens-of-atomic-bombs-will-protect-it-khamenei-adviser-1783854686958">Strait of Hormuz ‘more important deterrent’ than dozens of atomic bombs, will protect it: Khamenei adviser</a>&nbsp;The graphic appeared after Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public message since his father’s funeral ceremonies began, pledging retaliation against those responsible for his killing.&nbsp;“We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers,” Khamenei said in the written statement, which was read on Iranian state television.He described vengeance as “the demand of the nation” and said it “must certainly” take place, adding that “soon every free person around the world will fulfil a part of this divine mission.”

The Hamshahri newspaper, owned by Tehran’s municipality, published an AI-generated graphic on Saturday depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in orange prison uniforms with crosshairs on their foreheads, under the slogan “Revenge is certain.”

The front page of a state-published newspaper in Iran said in its headline on Sunday: “Revenge is coming soon.” The threat featured on the front of the Jam-e Jam newspaper is imposed on a photo from the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, where mourners held a banner declaring “Trump, we’re going to kill you.” The front page also carries the quote from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promising that “vengeance is the will of our nation” and will “inevitably be carried out.” The Hamshahri newspaper, owned by Tehran’s municipality, published an AI-generated graphic on Saturday depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in orange prison uniforms with crosshairs on their foreheads, under the slogan “Revenge is certain.” Also Read: ‘Lindsey Graham sent to hell’: Iranian state TV anchor congratulates citizens on Senator’s death It also depicted 13 US, Israeli and European officials in prison uniforms as Mojtaba Khamenei renewed Iran’s pledge to avenge his father’s killing The Hamshahri graphic held 13 US, Israeli and European political and military figures as responsible for the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strike on February 28. Besides Trump and Netanyahu, the image also featured US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Also Read: Israel election to take place on Oct 27; Netanyahu govt to complete its full term Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir were also shown in prison uniforms, as were Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. By including European leaders, the newspaper indicated that its revenge list extends beyond the US and Israeli officials associated most directly with the war. Also Read: Strait of Hormuz ‘more important deterrent’ than dozens of atomic bombs, will protect it: Khamenei adviser The graphic appeared after Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public message since his father’s funeral ceremonies began, pledging retaliation against those responsible for his killing. “We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers,” Khamenei said in the written statement, which was read on Iranian state television. He described vengeance as “the demand of the nation” and said it “must certainly” take place, adding that “soon every free person around the world will fulfil a part of this divine mission.”

The Hamshahri newspaper, owned by Tehran’s municipality, published an AI-generated graphic on Saturday depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in orange prison uniforms with crosshairs on their foreheads, under the slogan “Revenge is certain.”

‘Revenge is coming soon,’ Iranian newspaper warns US, Europe leaders in front-page headline

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday (May 1) slammed the US bases in the region as “paper tigers” that can’t secure themselves from the regional nations that “worship” America. He also stressed the importance of the Persian Gulf, calling it a “blessing” that is part of Iranian identity and civilisation, and a key pathway for the global economy. This comes as the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports amid the conflict, with tensions continuing to flare over the Strait of Hormuz.“America's paper tiger bases can't even secure themselves, let alone the regional American-worshippers,” Mojtaba said in a post on X.In a separate post, he wrote, “The Persian Gulf is a blessing that transcends a mere expanse of blue waters; it is a part of our identity and civilization, a point of connection between nations, and a vital pathway for the global economy.”This comes a day after the supreme leader issued a warning to the United States on the day of National Persian Gulf Day, saying that a “new chapter” for the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape, adding that Tehran would secure the Gulf region and eliminate “the enemy’s abuses of the waterway.”&nbsp;In a message, Mojtaba said that the presence of Americans is the most important reason for insecurity in the region.“The presence of American aliens and their nesting in the lands of the Persian Gulf is the most important factor of insecurity in the region, and America's illusory bases lack even the ability to ensure their own security, let alone any hope that America could provide security for the region's dependents and Americanophiles,” he said.“By the grace and power of God, the bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be one without America, serving the progress, comfort, and welfare of its nations,” he added.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called US bases “paper tigers” and criticised the United States. He also described the Persian Gulf as vital amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday (May 1) slammed the US bases in the region as “paper tigers” that can’t secure themselves from the regional nations that “worship” America. He also stressed the importance of the Persian Gulf, calling it a “blessing” that is part of Iranian identity and civilisation, and a key pathway for the global economy. This comes as the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports amid the conflict, with tensions continuing to flare over the Strait of Hormuz. “America's paper tiger bases can't even secure themselves, let alone the regional American-worshippers,” Mojtaba said in a post on X. In a separate post, he wrote, “The Persian Gulf is a blessing that transcends a mere expanse of blue waters; it is a part of our identity and civilization, a point of connection between nations, and a vital pathway for the global economy.” This comes a day after the supreme leader issued a warning to the United States on the day of National Persian Gulf Day, saying that a “new chapter” for the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape, adding that Tehran would secure the Gulf region and eliminate “the enemy’s abuses of the waterway.” In a message, Mojtaba said that the presence of Americans is the most important reason for insecurity in the region. “The presence of American aliens and their nesting in the lands of the Persian Gulf is the most important factor of insecurity in the region, and America's illusory bases lack even the ability to ensure their own security, let alone any hope that America could provide security for the region's dependents and Americanophiles,” he said. “By the grace and power of God, the bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be one without America, serving the progress, comfort, and welfare of its nations,” he added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called US bases “paper tigers” and criticised the United States. He also described the Persian Gulf as vital amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba slams US bases as ‘paper tigers’, calls Persian Gulf ‘blessing’

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a dire warning to the United States on Thursday, which was also the National Persian Gulf Day, saying that a “new chapter” for the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape amid the ongoing war and that Tehran would secure the Gulf region and eliminate “the enemy’s abuses of the waterway.”In his written message that was broadcast on Iranian state TV, Mojtaba said the Gulf region will have a “bright future” without the presence of the US.&nbsp;Khamenei added that the new management of the Strait of Hormuz would bring calm, progress, and economic benefits to all Gulf nations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Those foreigners from thousands of kilometers away, who are greedily carrying out transgressions in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, have no place here except at the bottom of its waters.&mdash; Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (@MKhamenei_ir) <a href="https://twitter.com/MKhamenei_ir/status/2049822406123098375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;“Ninety million proud and honourable Iranians inside and outside the country regard all of Iran’s identity-based, spiritual, human, scientific, industrial, and technological capacities—from nanotechnology and biotechnology to nuclear and missile capabilities—as national assets and will protect them just as they protect the country’s waters, land, and airspace,” Khamenei wrote in his message, reiterating the hard stance on not giving up the nuclear programme and missile development.&nbsp;Hardening the posturing, Iran’s supreme leader added that the only place Americans belong in the Persian Gulf is “at the bottom of its waters.”“Foreigners who come from thousands of kilometres away to act with greed and malice there have no place in it—except at the bottom of its waters,” said Khamenei.“By God’s help and power, the bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America, one serving the progress, comfort, and prosperity of its people,” he said further.&nbsp;<h2>‘Persian Gulf is not a theater for imposing foreign wills,’ says President Pezehkian</h2>&nbsp;Iran’s President Masoud Pezehkian also shared a message on the Persian Gulf Day, saying the Persian Gulf is not a theater for imposing foreign wills. He further said that the Strait of Hormuz is a symbol of national sovereignty and Iran is the guardian of the security of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.Pezeshkian added that any effort to impose a maritime blockade on Iran is doomed to failure.<h2>Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes global oil, fuel supply</h2>&nbsp;The US and Israel’s war on Iran, which broke out on February 28, is now in a deadlock, as no progress has been made during the peace talks.The US extended the ceasefire but continues its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, aggravating the oil and gas trade disruption.Due to the disruption, oil prices continue to rise, with Brent crude surging past $120 per barrel, the highest it has been since it crossed $130 a barrel in March 2022 during the Ukraine war.

Reiterating Tehran’s stance of not giving up its nuclear programme and missile development, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei said Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as national assets and will protect them like the country’s waters, land, and airspace.

Reiterating Tehran’s stance of not giving up its nuclear programme and missile development, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei said Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as national assets and will protect them like the country’s waters, land, and airspace.

‘Foreigners have no place in Gulf, except at the bottom of its waters,’ says Mojtaba Khamenei in menacing warning to US

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Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea

‘Revenge is coming soon,’ warns Iranian newspaper in front-page headline

Iran’s Mojtaba slams US bases as ‘paper tigers’, calls Persian Gulf a ‘blessing’

‘Foreigners have no place in Gulf, except at the bottom of its waters’: Mojtaba