Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared that the United States will no longer find a “safe haven” in Gulf countries. He stated that these nations will no longer serve as a “shield” for American military bases. Khamenei made the remarks on Tuesday through his Telegram channel, following renewed U.S. attacks in Iran.

Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the position of Supreme Leader in March after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike. Since taking office, he has not appeared in public. His latest statement marks one of his first direct comments on regional security and U.S. presence in the Middle East.

The remarks highlight growing tensions between Iran and the United States following recent military actions, with implications for U.S. operations and alliances in the Gulf region.