TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned against internal divisions, saying the United States and Israel failed to achieve their objectives on the battlefield and are now pursuing efforts to undermine Iran from within.
In a written message, Khamenei argued that the US-led “oppressive system” could not tolerate a strong, independent Iran. He also described Israel as a “fabricated outpost” serving that broader system.
According to Khamenei, Iran’s adversaries suffered military setbacks and humiliation during the conflict and have since shifted their focus to what he characterised as a hybrid campaign aimed at weakening the country internally.
“The enemy — having failed militarily and experienced deep humiliation — now wages a hybrid war focusing on two points: the people’s endurance and miscalculations by officials. Their primary tool is sowing doubt, despair, fear and division,” he said.
The Iranian leader cautioned against actions or rhetoric that could erode public confidence, arguing that such behaviour ultimately serves the interests of Iran’s opponents.
“Any action that breeds cynicism or despair among the people is a form of helping the enemy of this country and its people,” Khamenei stated.
He called on Iranians to confront these challenges through resilience and national solidarity, urging the public to respond with “steadfastness, clear-sightedness and unity” in the face of external pressure and attempts to create discord.