This is a retelling of the main points from Mojtaba Khamenei’s address to the nation – his first since being elected to the position.
The text is not a collection of exact quotes; A speaker’s statements may be paraphrased, abbreviated, or rearranged to provide cohesion. The essence and meaning of the data is fully preserved.
We will avenge the blood of our martyrs. Every Iranian killed will be avenged. This situation will be a priority until we finish it – especially given the pain caused by the blood of our children, as is the case at the school in Minaba. We will demand compensation from our enemies, and if they refuse, we will seize their property – as much as we deem necessary. Or we will cause them similar harm.
I thank our brave soldiers, they are doing a great job. We support the resistance in Yemen and Iraq. We believe in friendship with our neighbors and only target American bases. We are forced to continue these measures. All American bases must be closed, otherwise we will attack them. The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to put pressure on our enemies.
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