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In a recent interview with Fox Radio, the U.S. President addressed questions regarding the status of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.
When asked about Khamenei’s current condition, President Trump responded, “I believe he is probably alive.”
He elaborated, “He might be in a compromised state, but I think he is likely still with us in some capacity.”
The Supreme Leader’s message was broadcast by a news anchor on Iranian state television.
Directed to the Iranian populace, the statement declared, “We will not hesitate to avenge the blood of our martyrs.”
“The popular demand is to continue our effective defence and make the enemy regret! The lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must continue to be used.”
This was backed up by comments made by Iran’s ambassador to Cyprus, Alireza Salarian.
“I have heard that he was injured in his legs and hand and arm,” Salarian said.
“I think he is in the hospital because he is injured.”
The strike also killed the new supreme leader’s wife, sister, brother-in-law, infant niece and son.
There is good reason why the Iranian regime would seek to keep Khamenei’s whereabouts and wellbeing under wraps.
The US and Israeli governments have indicated they will continue their military strikes, including another decapitation strike against Iran’s leaders.
And if he is in a serious condition, the regime would still want to project strength from their leader.
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani made it clear Khamenei’s condition “has not been reported as critical”.
“Despite this incident, he continues to provide full authoritative guidance and oversight of the operations, and all actions and attacks are carried out with his direct permission and orders,” Larijani said.
“Whether it was Mojtaba Khamenei or his IRGC handlers, the first statement from the current regime’s new leader confirms what the Iranian people have known all along: the Islamic Republic is incapable of change.Â
“Terror and repression are in its DNA.Â
“This latest statement promises only to continue the same insatiable bloodlust and chaos that has held our nation and the world hostage for decades.”
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