Its supreme leader, , argued that the and are attempting to undermine the stability of his country by cultivating internal divisions, following their failure, he said, to achieve their goals in the conflict arena.
In his message, which was read publicly in Tehran, Khamenei stressed that Iran’s adversaries seek to erode the morale of society by spreading fear, uncertainty and mistrust among citizens.
“The enemy is trying to hurt national unity through doubt and disillusionment,” he said, calling on Iranians to maintain their unity and not allow “hostile propaganda to prevail.”
The reason for the Mojtaba message
The statement was released on the occasion of a ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of the death of the founder of the Islamic Republic at the mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The ceremony was attended by thousands of regime supporters, who carried Iranian flags as well as Hezbollah banners.
Mojtaba Khamenei assumed supreme leadership of the country in early March, following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during the Israeli-American attack on Iran.
Since taking office, the new supreme leader has not made a public appearance, with his interventions being made exclusively through written announcements read by his representatives.
During this year’s memorial service for Khomeini, where Ali Khamenei traditionally delivered a speech, an empty armchair was placed along with his portrait, symbolizing his absence from public life and the historic transition to leadership of the Islamic Republic.
