Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a new written statement through state media on Thursday night, his first public message since assuming leadership after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the start of the war. In the statement, Mojtaba warned that Iran would seek justice for every martyr killed in joint US-Israeli attacks and vowed to demand compensation for losses and injuries.

The message called on Iran’s supporters to take to the streets, asserting that public voices could influence negotiations. It emphasized that Iran never sought war and still does not, but would not retreat from defending its legitimate rights. The statement also mentioned that Iran would take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new stage, though no details were provided.

Meanwhile, US and Iranian representatives are scheduled to meet in Islamabad on Friday to discuss the ceasefire, according to The Guardian.