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Iran's Khamenei Vows Continued Support for Anti-Israel Forces

4/2/2026

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On April 1, 2026, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran will persist in supporting anti-Israeli forces, a message broadcast by state television.
He framed the stance as resistance against the "Zionist-American enemy."
The statement aligns with Khamenei's remarks since assuming leadership.
Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the war began on February 28, 2026, with U.S. and Israeli officials suspecting he was wounded and is in hiding.

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On April 1, 2026, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran will persist in supporting anti-Israeli forces, a message broadcast by state television.
He framed the stance as resistance against the "Zionist-American enemy."
The statement aligns with Khamenei's remarks since assuming leadership.
Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the war began on February 28, 2026, with U.S. and Israeli officials suspecting he was wounded and is in hiding.