Iran supreme leader says region will ‘no longer serve as shields’ for US bases
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced that regional countries will no longer act as shields for US military bases. He emphasized that the US is losing influence in the region and is moving away from its previous status. These statements come amid ongoing discussions between Iran and the US regarding a potential deal to end the ongoing war.
- ▪Mojtaba Khamenei stated that regional nations will no longer serve as shields for American bases.
- ▪He claimed that the United States is losing influence in the region with each passing day.
- ▪Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported downing a US drone and warned against violations of the ceasefire.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Iranian supreme leader says regional countries will no longer serve as shields for US bases — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ US will no longer have safe haven in the region, Iran's supreme leader says — Korea Times
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 16:26:38 +0800 |
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Iran supreme leader says region will ‘no longer serve as shields’ for US basesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the United States was losing influence in the region.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 26, 2026, 04:26 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 04:26 PMTEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on May 26 that regional countries would no longer be shields for US bases, in a written statement carried by state television.“What is certain in this regard is that the hands of time will not turn backwards, and the nations and lands of the region will no longer serve as shields for American bases,” said Mr Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since he took office in March, in a message marking the Eid al-Adha holiday.He said the…
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