Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'
He said Muslim unity and cooperation would help Gulf rulers confront sanctions, blockade pressures and divisions that aid their adversaries.
- On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei published a message for Islamic Unity Week urging regional leaders to unite against the United States and Israel, identifying them as the "real enemy" of Muslim nations.
- The appeal follows six months of conflict triggered by the February 28 U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Mojtaba Khamenei has remained unseen since assuming the role, with authorities releasing no verified public video or audio.
- Khamenei specifically asked Gulf Arab rulers whether "rogues without identity" would have dared to covet their lands if they had been "united under the flag of Islam," while arguing greater unity could have strengthened Palestinians against ongoing oppression.
- Tensions persist as Tehran maintains a hard line over the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Central Command asserts its forces have cleared sea mines and reopened international shipping lanes, complicating Tehran's attempts to align neighbors against American influence.
- Amid financial pressure from U.S. sanctions and the naval blockade, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reported exports and imports slumped nearly 35%, exacerbating Tehran's urgent push for regional alignment and diplomatic mitigation.
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Khamenei Urges Muslim States To Unite Against U.S., Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called on Muslim nations to close ranks against the United States and Israel, describing them as the “sworn enemies” of Muslim unity and urging regional leaders to identify and confront what he called their “real enemy.” The post Khamenei Urges Muslim States to Unite Against U.S., Israel appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
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