Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has described the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States as a “third war” while reflecting on the death of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The statement, shared via his official X account and other state-linked platforms, comes amid rapidly escalating hostilities across the Middle East.
The remarks follow the outbreak of the 2026 Iran war, which began after a series of coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran’s leadership and strategic facilities.
In his message, Mojtaba Khamenei framed the conflict as a defining historical phase for Iran, linking the war directly to the loss of the country’s longtime leader. See More In Details…