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Iran's New Leader Demands Compensation, Vows Revenge Against US-Israel

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reiterated a demand for compensation from the country's "enemy," warning of seizing or destroying enemy property if refused. In a message, he vowed to avenge those killed in recent conflicts and emphasized preserving the option to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The message comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the new leader is wounded and in hiding following intense American strikes. This escalation follows joint U.S.-Israel attacks in late February that killed the previous Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

Key Points: Iran's Supreme Leader Demands Enemy Compensation, Vows Revenge

  • Demands compensation from enemy
  • Vows revenge for killed martyrs
  • Warns Strait of Hormuz closure tool must be preserved
  • Claims leadership under pressure and in hiding
  • Follows joint US-Israel strikes that killed previous leader
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Iran's supreme leader reiterates demand for compensation from 'enemy'

New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei demands compensation from "the enemy," vows to avenge martyrs and warns of closing Strait of Hormuz.

"We will obtain compensation from the enemy, and if he refuses, we will take as much of his property as we determine - Mojtaba Khamenei"

Tehran, March 16

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reiterated his country's demand for compensation from its "enemy."

"We will obtain compensation from the enemy, and if he refuses, we will take as much of his property as we determine, and if that is not possible, we will destroy the same amount of his property," read a post on the supreme leader's Telegram account, Xinhua news agency reported.

Earlier on Thursday, new Supreme Leader in his first message to the country, called for continued resistance and said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.

In a written message, Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for those killed in the conflict, insisting that Tehran "will not refrain from avenging the blood of its martyrs".

The message, local media reported, was read by a female presenter on Iranian state television. It also said "the tool of closing the Strait of Hormuz must be preserved" and warned that Iran could open "other fronts, if necessary".

The message added that Iran seeks friendly relations with neighbouring countries and would target only bases from which attacks are launched against it.

"The message attributed to Khamenei, the Islamic Republic's third supreme leader, was released without any indication of his whereabouts, health condition or physical status," Iran International reported.

Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran's newly installed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had been wounded and forced into hiding as the country's military leadership struggled amid intense American strikes.

Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said Iran's leadership was under growing pressure as the military campaign continued.

On February 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities, killing Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior military commanders, and civilians. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US bases and assets across the Middle East.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, was selected as Iran's new supreme leader, the Assembly of Experts announced on March 8.

- IANS

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Priya S
The cycle of violence and revenge just never ends. So many innocent lives lost on all sides. When will leaders understand that war is not the solution? My heart goes out to all the civilians caught in the middle.
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Aman W
India has good relations with both Iran and the US. We must play a balanced role. Our Chabahar port project is crucial for connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Hope the situation stabilizes soon for regional peace and our strategic interests.
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Sarah B
The report says the new leader's whereabouts and health are unknown? That's a very unstable situation for any country. It sounds like there's a major power struggle happening behind the scenes in Tehran.
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Vikram M
While I understand the sentiment of wanting revenge for lost lives, this rhetoric of destroying property and closing straits is dangerous brinkmanship. It hurts ordinary Iranians and the global economy the most. A more measured approach is needed.
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Karthik V
The son becoming the Supreme Leader right after the father's death... feels more like a monarchy than a theocracy. The region doesn't need more escalation. Hope cooler heads prevail.

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