{"id":2991,"date":"2026-04-09T21:32:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2991"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:32:30","slug":"ayatollah-mojtaba-khamenei-issues-statement-ahead-of-islamabad-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2991","title":{"rendered":"Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Issues Statement Ahead of Islamabad Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tehran: Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a statement addressing regional developments, Iran\u2019s relations with neighboring countries, and its broader strategic position in West Asia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his message, Khamenei urged Iran\u2019s southern neighbors to closely observe current regional changes and avoid what he described as reliance on misleading promises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stated that Iran expects a constructive response from regional states that could reflect \u201cbrotherhood and goodwill,\u201d emphasizing cooperation based on independence from external influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further stated that Iran would not leave any aggression against the country unanswered and would seek accountability and compensation for damages and casualties resulting from recent conflicts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also highlighted plans related to the development and management of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement reiterated that Iran does not seek war but will not compromise on what it considers its legitimate rights under any circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei added: \u201cWe will in no way relinquish our rights, and in this regard we consider the entire Resistance Axis as a unified whole.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remarks came one day before Islamabad is set to host high-level talks between the United States and Iran, with delegations from both sides expected to arrive for negotiations aimed at addressing ongoing tensions following a recent ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tehran: Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a statement addressing regional developments, Iran\u2019s relations with neighboring countries, and its broader strategic position in West Asia. 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