Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in audio message

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 20, 2026 at 09:50 PM

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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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Persian New Year 40% Mojtaba Khamenei 60% United States 70% Israel 70% Iran ×280% Ali Khamenei ×290%

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iran 90% supreme leader 80% khamenei 70% audio message 60% enemy 50% unity 50% us-israeli strikes 40% health rumours 40% persian new year 40%

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