Published: Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 IST | Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 IST
In his first public statement since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei issued a stark warning to the United States, demanding that American military bases across the region be shut down or face continued attacks. The message, read on Iranian state media, signaled Tehran’s determination to escalate pressure during the ongoing war.