NewsFeedSupreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released an audio message for the Persian New Year, where he said that Iran’s unity had defeated the enemy. Khamenei’s message comes amid rumours over his health following US-Israeli strikes.Published On 20 Mar 2026
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FRI · 2026-03-20 · 20:50 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0320-26493
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in audio message
In an audio message released for the Persian New Year on March 20, 2026, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the country's unity had defeated its enemy. The message was released amid rumors concerning Khamenei's health following reported US-Israeli strikes.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-20 · 20:50 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In an audio message released for the Persian New Year on March 20, 2026, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the country's unity had defeated its enemy. The message was released amid rumors concerning Khamenei's health following reported US-Israeli strikes. The Supreme Leader did not specify who the "enemy" was, but the message served as a statement on Iran's current political climate. The audio message aimed to reassure the Iranian public and project an image of strength and stability despite external pressures and internal speculation about Khamenei's well-being.
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Khamenei said that Iran’s unity had defeated the enemy.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei released an audio message for the Persian New Year.
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Rumours exist over Khamenei's health following US-Israeli strikes.
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