'Iranians Will Safeguard Nuclear, Missile Capabilities': Statement Attributed to Khamenei Reads

The Jerusalem Post reports on a strong statement attributed to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, reiterating Iran's resolve to defend its nuclear and missile capabilities and asserting a vision for a region free from American influence. The statement, broadcast on Iranian state TV and posted on Khamenei's official X account, frames these technologies as "national assets" that the "noble" Iranian population will protect with the same vigilance they apply to their borders.

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The noble Iranian population will safeguard the regime's nuclear and missile technologies as 'national assets.'

This rhetoric directly challenges the US presence in the Persian Gulf, which Khamenei's statement labels as the "main source of instability." The speech dismisses US bases as incapable of ensuring their own security, let alone providing security for their regional allies. It paints a picture of a future where the Persian Gulf's prosperity is achieved without the involvement of "foreigners," who are accused of "greedily carrying out transgressions."

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Today, it has been proven to not only the global public opinion but even to the rulers of countries that the US's presence and establishment in the Persian Gulf is the main source of instability in the region.

The language used is particularly aggressive, with the statement suggesting that "American foreigners" belong "at the bottom of Strait of Hormuz." This is a clear escalation of rhetoric, signaling Iran's intent to confront and potentially expel external military forces from the region. The statement also references historical "aggressions carried out by European and American foreigners," framing current US actions as part of a long-standing pattern of interference.

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The brilliant future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without the US where the progress, comfort, and prosperity of its nations are served.

From an Iranian perspective, as reflected in this statement, the US presence is seen as a destabilizing force and an impediment to regional self-determination. The emphasis on safeguarding nuclear and missile technologies is presented not as a threat, but as a necessary measure for national defense and regional security. The narrative promotes a vision of regional autonomy, where Gulf nations manage their own security and prosperity without external interference, positioning Iran as a key player in this envisioned new order.

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These foreigners from thousands of kilometers away, who are greedily carrying out transgressions in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, have no place here except at the bottom of its waters.