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Iran's Khamenei Declares Victory Over US and Israel

3/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on March 20 in a Nowruz message that Iran defeats its enemies, the United States and Israel.
He urged unity among Iranians of diverse backgrounds and asserted that the enemy has been defeated.
Khamenei dismissed claims of Iranian attacks on Turkey and Oman as false flags to sow discord.
He cited casualties from U.S.-Israeli strikes, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution culminated in 1979 with the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, leading to the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. The revolution was fueled by widespread discontent over the Shah's regime, perceived as corrupt and overly reliant on Western powers. The subsequent U.S. Embassy hostage crisis, beginning on November 4, 1979, intensified U.S.-Iran tensions and shaped Iran's national identity.

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Story summary

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on March 20 in a Nowruz message that Iran defeats its enemies, the United States and Israel.
He urged unity among Iranians of diverse backgrounds and asserted that the enemy has been defeated.
Khamenei dismissed claims of Iranian attacks on Turkey and Oman as false flags to sow discord.
He cited casualties from U.S.-Israeli strikes, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini.

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