Iran's leader: US humiliated

TT

Published 10.40

 

Women with Mojtaba Khamenei's portrait in Tehran. Picture from May. Photo: Vahid Salemi/AP/TT

The US has suffered "a clear and profound humiliation on the battlefield and in the streets". This is what Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims according to a written statement read out in pro-regime media.

"Since Iran managed to repel the enemy, which was defeated on the battlefield, they (the US) are now trying to undermine the resilience of the Iranian people and sow division", the statement, which is spread by international media, further states.

"The US has created a military base called Israel, and Iran will not change its line against Israel".

On paper, there is a ceasefire in the war that the US and Israel started in February, but it is broken on a daily basis. Sporadic talks about a more permanent settlement are ongoing, but the parties have given different signals about how well they are going.