Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Declares New Statement On Nowruz Persian New Year

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared the Persian New Year, Nowruz, as a year of “resistance, national unity and national security” in a televised message. He outlined a vision of a “resistance economy” and called for unity among Muslim nations, urging Pakistan and Afghanistan to improve ties. Khamenei also distanced Iran from recent attacks in the region, accusing Israel of “false-flag tactics” to create divisions. His remarks come amid escalating tensions, with missile interceptions reported and ongoing conflict across West Asia. The new leader has not appeared publicly since taking over after the death of Ali Khamenei.