Sayyid Khamenei: We did not seek war but will not give up our rights

Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran will not abandon those who attacked it, stressing that it will demand compensation for all damages, martyrs, and wounded resulting from the recent war.

He added that Iran will enter a “new phase” in managing the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating: “We did not seek war, but we will not give up our legitimate rights,” and affirmed support for the Axis of Resistance.

In a message marking 40 days since the martyrdom of the Revolution’s leader, Sayyid Ali Khamenei, he said Iran has turned its losses into “an epic of resilience,” while condemning what he described as aggression against Iran.

He also highlighted the late leader’s legacy, praising his focus on independence, national unity, youth empowerment, and scientific progress, saying his efforts strengthened the Islamic Republic over nearly four decades.