Iran has dealt enemies in Mid-East war a ‘decisive blow’, says supreme leader
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the United States and Israel have suffered a 'decisive blow' amid stalled negotiations to end the ongoing conflict. The remarks came during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the death of the Islamic Republic's founder, where Khamenei accused enemies of attempting to sow discord among the Iranian public. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict, reflecting growing domestic pressure on President Trump.
- ▪Khamenei stated that the U.S. and Israel have faced a 'decisive blow' in the conflict.
- ▪The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to withdraw American troops from Iran.
- ▪Negotiations to end the war have seen no tangible progress, despite a recent ceasefire.
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Iran has dealt enemies in Mid-East war a ‘decisive blow’, says supreme leaderSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was injured in an Israeli air strike that killed his father. PHOTO: EPAPublished Jun 04, 2026, 06:51 PMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 06:51 PMListenTEHRAN – Iran’s supreme leader said on June 4 the United States and Israel have been dealt a “decisive blow” after the government reported “no tangible progress” in negotiations on ending the conflict.Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s message, read out by a prayer leader at a ceremony marking the anniversary of the death of the Islamic republic’s founder, came after the US House of Representatives passed a resolution seeking to halt American…
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