Iran's Supreme Leader Says Adversaries Using 'Hybrid Warfare' to Weaken Resilience, Create Divisions

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei asserted on Thursday that the country's adversaries have resorted to "hybrid warfare" strategies. He stated these tactics are designed to undermine the Iranian people's resilience and sow discord among officials, particularly after what he described as a "decisive blow" to enemy efforts.

Khamenei, who has maintained a low public profile since his appointment on March 8, delivered these remarks in a message commemorating the anniversary of Iran's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The message was disseminated via his official X account and reported by Iranian media outlets.

According to Khamenei's statement, the "malicious enemy" has been defeated in its confrontations with Iran's armed forces. He claimed that following significant setbacks in both military engagements and public spaces within Iran, the enemy is experiencing "profound and significant humiliation." This perceived defeat has led the adversaries to concentrate their efforts on alternative methods of destabilization.

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The malicious enemy has been defeated in its confrontation with the armed forces. Since it has received a decisive blow both in military combat and in Iran’s public squares and streets, it’s experiencing a profound and significant humiliation. It has concentrated it