Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Gulf countries would no longer shield United States military bases. He made the declaration in a public message that Iranian state media broadcast widely.
Khamenei issued the statement amid ongoing regional tensions. He warned that the United States would no longer enjoy a safe haven in the Persian Gulf. Regional powers, he added, must close American bases to avoid becoming targets.
Mojtaba Khamenei called on Gulf nations to shut down US military installations without delay. “Gulf powers will no longer be a shield for American military bases,” he said in the message. He stressed that the US presence had proven unstable for the region.
The new supreme leader succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Analysts noted this marked one of his early major public positions. He framed the message around recent conflicts that involved strikes on US facilities.
Khamenei told neighboring countries that American bases lacked real security. He argued that hosting them exposed hosts to risks. Transitioning to broader policy, he urged nations to recognize the changed reality after recent wars.
Iranian officials echoed the leader’s position in follow-up statements. They repeated calls for the closure of bases across the Middle East. The remarks came as diplomatic talks continued in Qatar between Iranian and US representatives.
The message highlighted Iran’s determination to challenge US influence. Khamenei referenced past attacks on American targets as evidence of capability. He said such actions showed the vulnerability of US positions.
Observers monitored reactions from Gulf states and Washington. The statement added pressure on regional dynamics but offered no new timeline for action. Iranian media presented the words as a clear signal of policy continuity.
