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Iran's New Leader Calls for Retaliation Against Aggressors
3/14/2026
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- Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei delivered his first message as Iran's new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, calling for revenge against those responsible for Iranian martyrs' deaths, especially Minab victims.
- He praised the Iranian Armed Forces for defense efforts.
- He reiterated that Iran targets US bases in neighboring countries because attacks originate from those areas.
- He expressed a desire for warm relations with neighbors, saying Iran will retaliate against aggressors.
