Khamenei urges Muslim nations to unite against US and Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, called on Muslim countries, especially those of the Persian Gulf, to unite against the United States and Israel, emphasizing the need for solidarity and mutual defense amid regional tensions.
Consensus
- Khamenei issued a written appeal calling for unity among Muslim countries.
- The appeal was made in the context of the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's birth and Islamic Unity Week.
- Khamenei identified the United States and Israel as enemies of the entire Muslim community.
- He urged Muslim nations, particularly those in the Persian Gulf and Western Asia, to recognize their 'true enemy' and act in solidarity.
- The appeal emphasized mutual defense and cooperation among Muslim states.
- Khamenei questioned whether Palestinians would be so vulnerable if Muslim countries were united.
Points of divergence
- Khamenei has not appeared in public since being injured in February during U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran, though messages attributed to him are circulating online. — fontanka
- Iran has conducted attacks on countries in the Persian Gulf, including strikes on oil facilities and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, due to the presence of U.S. military bases. — vedomosti
- On March 19, 12 Arab and Islamic countries' foreign ministers condemned Iran's attacks on residential areas and civilian infrastructure and demanded an immediate halt to ballistic missile and drone attacks. — vedomosti
- Khamenei stated that those whose actions divide Muslims 'intentionally or unintentionally serve the goals of Islam's enemies.' — kommersant
- Khamenei claimed that 'stateless outcasts' would not have seized lands in the Persian Gulf if Muslims were united. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Khamenei called on Muslim countries to unite against the US and Israel — Фонтанка
- Hamaneh called on Islamic countries to escalate with the US and Israel — Ведомости
- Khamenei called on Muslims to unite and recognize the 'true enemy' — Коммерсантъ