Speaking at a mass gathering in Tabriz, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the United States, accusing it of displaying “arrogant and predatory” behavior through its threats and territorial ambitions. He claimed that Washington’s policies are driven by a “complex Zionist network” and an imperialist agenda. Khamenei asserted that the U.S. cannot tolerate Iran’s independent stance, highlighting that the nation has successfully resisted foreign oppression for 46 years. He also emphasized the importance of Iran’s strategic and ideological defense in countering Western aggression.