Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'
Khamenei called for Muslim unity and mutual defense, saying 75 vessels were turned back from the Gulf as tensions with the United States and Israel deepened.
- On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei published a message for Islamic Unity Week urging Gulf nations to identify and unite against their 'real enemy,' naming the United States and Israel as adversaries of the Muslim world.
- Six months after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes launched the war, Iran faces severe economic strain with exports and imports slumping nearly 35% due to sanctions and a naval blockade. Tehran maintains a hard line over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Although Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the February 28, 2026, strikes that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, he continues issuing written directives. He describes 'unity and the avoidance of discord' as fundamental to Islamic civilization.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Saturday that Tehran will 'fight fire with fire' regarding national security. Meanwhile, regional mediators including Qatar and Pakistan pursue quiet diplomacy to restore shipping security and de-escalate tensions.
- Gulf Arab monarchies view Iran's revolutionary ideology as a threat to their political systems since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, fueling historical distrust. Regional rulers remain skeptical of Tehran's recent calls for unity despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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Iran's Supreme Leader has called on Muslim nations, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he calls the "true enemy," emphasizing that anyone who creates division will be considered an enemy.
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