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Khamenei Thanks Iraq for Support Against U.S. Aggression

3/30/2026

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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanked the Iraqi people for their support against United States and Israeli aggression.
His message, shared by Iranian media, praised Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani and the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq.
Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment.
State media continues to circulate images of him despite speculation about his health.
President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran involve a significant figure, but not Khamenei.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanked the Iraqi people for their support against United States and Israeli aggression.
His message, shared by Iranian media, praised Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani and the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq.
Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment.
State media continues to circulate images of him despite speculation about his health.
President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran involve a significant figure, but not Khamenei.