Iranian supreme leader says regional countries will no longer serve as shields for US bases
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, declared that regional countries will no longer act as shields for US military bases. He also asserted that Israel is approaching its end and commended Hezbollah's actions against Israel. This statement reflects ongoing tensions in the Middle East regarding US and Israeli presence.
- ▪Khamenei threatened US bases in the Middle East.
- ▪He claimed that Israel is nearing its demise.
- ▪Khamenei praised Hezbollah's operations against Israel.
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Iranian supreme leader says regional countries will no longer serve as shields for US basesKhamenei threatened US bases across the Middle East, claimed Israel was nearing its demise, and praised Hezbollah’s operations against Israel.Follow us on GoogleAn Iranian man holds a poster of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as locals gather for an anti-Israel and anti-US ceremony in Tehran, May 24, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images)
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