Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has accused the United States and Israel of conspiring to sow internal division in Iran after failing in military confrontations. In a written message delivered on Thursday to mark the 37th death anniversary of Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, Khamenei urged national unity to thwart what he described as enemy plots. The commemoration event took place at Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum in southern Tehran, attended by millions of people.

Khamenei said the US-led “oppressive system” cannot tolerate a strong and independent Iran, describing Israel as a “fabricated base” of that system. He claimed that the enemies, humiliated by military failures, are now waging a hybrid war using doubt, despair, fear, and division as their main tools. He warned that any speech or action spreading frustration or confusion among the public indirectly serves enemy objectives.

The message, reported by Al Jazeera, emphasized unity as essential to counter external interference and maintain Iran’s internal stability.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied involvement in the recent attack on Kuwait International Airport, instead blaming a malfunction in the U.S.-made Patriot missile defense system for the damage. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi stated that investigations showed the force’s aerospace division did not fire at the airport terminal. He claimed that a Patriot missile malfunctioned after failing to intercept an Iranian missile, causing destruction at the passenger terminal.

The IRGC said the attack on U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain was retaliation for an overnight American strike on its communications tower on Qeshm Island. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) rejected Iran’s explanation, calling it false. In a statement on social media, CENTCOM asserted that the airport damage was not caused by any U.S. defense system and accused Iran of deliberately targeting the civilian airport using drones.

The conflicting claims have heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides trading blame over the incident’s cause and intent.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran’s disputes with the United States and Israel will only end once Israeli attacks in Lebanon stop. In an interview with an Arab media outlet, Araghchi emphasized that any ceasefire agreement must include Lebanon. He further said that ending the conflict requires the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory, where Israel has been conducting attacks since early March.

Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, contingent upon Hezbollah completely halting its rocket fire. According to a joint statement, both sides also agreed, following U.S.-led talks in Washington, to establish “pilot zones” where Lebanon’s armed forces will have exclusive security and administrative control, with no presence of non-state armed groups.

The developments highlight ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the Lebanon-Israel border amid regional tensions, with Iran linking broader peace prospects to the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has already agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons, calling it the most significant achievement of ongoing discussions. Speaking on the New York Post’s Pod Force One podcast, Trump said the United States cannot allow Iran to possess nuclear arms and asserted that Tehran has accepted this condition. He dismissed suggestions that Iran holds a strategic advantage in the current conflict, describing the country as economically and militarily weakened.

Trump added that Iran lacks a functioning navy and air force, has few troops, and faces severe inflation reportedly reaching 250 percent. He expressed optimism about resolving disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and described U.S. military operations in Iran as “highly successful.” Responding to questions about Iran’s leadership, Trump said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is involved in the negotiation process and may approve future meetings if conditions remain favorable.

No immediate official response from Iran was reported, and Trump’s claim about Iran’s agreement to abandon nuclear weapons could not be independently verified.

Iran has accused the United States and Israel of fueling instability in the Middle East. According to Tehran, the two countries carried out attacks on a commercial ship and a communication tower in the Gulf region, escalating tensions. The Iranian government also warned nations that allow their territories to be used for actions against Iran.

In a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Tehran said that any country permitting the use of its land, sea, or airspace for military aggression or support against Iran would be violating international law and the principles of good neighborliness. The statement emphasized that the consequences of such actions would fall on the U.S.-Israeli aggressors and those who assist them.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, reflects Iran’s firm stance amid rising regional tensions and its warning to neighboring states about involvement in hostile activities against it.

Iran’s armed forces have pledged to defend the ideals of the Islamic Revolution until death. The commitment was made in a joint statement issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters to mark the death anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, and the anniversary of the Khordad 16 uprising.

The statement accused the United States and Israel of exposing the true nature of those who falsely claim to uphold human rights. It declared that the Iranian nation would not retreat in the face of threats or aggression and that the armed forces would continue to safeguard revolutionary principles.

The statement further asserted that Washington and Tel Aviv would have no choice but to submit to the divine will of Iran’s armed forces and its enlightened nation, calling on Iranians to unite behind their national leadership.

Former US diplomat and Middle East Institute fellow Alan Eyre has said that the chances of a full peace agreement between the United States and Iran are very slim. In an interview with Al Jazeera, he stated that even if the conflict ends, true peace in the Middle East is unlikely. According to him, the most that can be expected is a long-term ceasefire.

Eyre explained that Iran has been attacked twice and believes both Israel and the United States aim to overthrow its government, making peace improbable. He added that Iran will likely remain in a state of military readiness, rebuild its missile capabilities, and may pursue nuclear weapons in the future, a shift from its previous policy. He noted that Iran was once considered a “nuclear hedging state,” maintaining capability without weaponization, but US pressure has altered that stance.

Analysts cited in the report believe that given the current geopolitical climate, an uncertain yet stable ceasefire appears to be a more realistic outcome than a comprehensive peace deal.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any act of aggression by the United States will be met with a strong response. In a statement released on June 3, 2026, the IRGC said that US military forces carried out a missile attack near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting an Iranian oil tanker and damaging its engine room.

According to the statement, Iran retaliated by attacking a vessel named ‘Panaya’, linked to the United States and Israel. The IRGC further claimed that after US forces struck a communication tower on Qeshm Island, its Aerospace Force launched missile and drone attacks on an air and helicopter base in a nearby country and on the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet.

The IRGC declared that future aggression would be met with even harsher responses, describing the latest actions as a lesson for the United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. In an interview on the New York Post’s ‘Pod Force One’ podcast on Wednesday, Trump said he has not yet had the opportunity to meet Khamenei but would like to do so if given the chance. He added that such a meeting might take place in the future. When asked about Khamenei’s current condition, Trump said he was unsure when the meeting might happen but believed that Mojtaba is highly respected in Iran.

The report recalled that on February 28, Israel and U.S. forces launched a surprise attack in Iran, killing then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several family members. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, survived the attack. On March 8, Tehran announced Mojtaba as the new Supreme Leader. Since then, his messages have been broadcast through state television, but no photos, videos, or audio recordings of him have been released.

The remarks come amid ongoing U.S.-Iran discussions in which Trump suggested Mojtaba Khamenei is involved.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress on Tuesday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and increasingly active in running the country. Rubio stated that since the April 8 ceasefire, Khamenei appears to have taken a more engaged role as discussions between the two nations continue.

According to Rubio, Khamenei has become more involved in domestic affairs, though all his communications have been conducted in writing and through intermediaries. He has not been seen in public since his father and predecessor was killed in a US airstrike on the first day of the war.

Meanwhile, Tehran is reviewing the latest US proposal aimed at reaching a final agreement following the April ceasefire. Iran’s semi-official Mehr News, citing a source, reported that Tehran is still analyzing the proposal and has had no contact with the United States for several days.

Iran has announced a three-day state funeral plan for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies will take place sequentially in Tehran, the religious city of Qom, and Mashhad. Authorities and security forces have begun extensive preparations to ensure smooth arrangements. Tehran’s Deputy Mayor Mohammad Amin Tavakolizadeh said a 24-hour mourning event is being prepared in the capital, with an estimated participation of around 20 million people.

Khamenei will be buried in Mashhad, his birthplace, near the shrine of Imam Reza, where his father was also laid to rest. Although the exact date has not been confirmed, officials indicated the burial may coincide with the beginning of Muharram, expected in mid-June. Khamenei was killed on February 28 in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike, after which Iran declared 40 days of national mourning and a seven-day public holiday.

Earlier plans for a farewell ceremony in March were postponed due to continued airstrikes, but the government has now resumed preparations for the final rites.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for attacks on the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a regional US airbase. The claim was reported on June 3, 2026. However, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) rejected Iran’s assertion, stating that the missiles and drones launched by Iran failed to reach their targets.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, CENTCOM said the IRGC’s claims were inaccurate. The statement emphasized that all Iranian attacks on US forces had failed and that American forces remained alert and ready to respond to any further aggression from Iran.

The report also noted that the United States claimed to have carried out a strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island in self-defense, while Iran responded by attacking US installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. The exchange highlights escalating tensions between the two nations in the Gulf region.

The United States has claimed responsibility for a strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island, describing it as an act of self-defense. According to the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation targeted Iranian missiles and drones launched toward ships and Gulf countries. The strike took place in the Strait of Hormuz and was presented as a response to what Washington called Iran’s attempted attacks across the Middle East.

In retaliation, Iran carried out attacks on US installations located in Kuwait and Bahrain. Despite these exchanges, Washington stated that a ceasefire between the two nations remains in effect. The confrontation marks another escalation in the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, centered on regional security and military activity in the Gulf.

The situation underscores the fragility of the current ceasefire and the potential for further instability in the region if retaliatory actions continue.

Iran has not completely ruled out a potential understanding with the United States, but both sides’ hardline positions and strict conditions have left the prospects for an agreement uncertain. More than three months after the Iran–US war began, no consensus has been reached on key issues such as control of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the blockade of Iranian ports, the nuclear program, enriched uranium, and the lifting of US and UN sanctions.

Recent tensions include mutual accusations of attacks between the US military and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Tehran claims Washington has repeatedly violated the ceasefire declared in early April, while Iranian media described a deadly explosion in Tehran’s Andisheh area as a gas leak, rejecting Israeli media claims of a targeted strike. Iran’s leadership has jointly vowed not to surrender, though subtle differences exist among them.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader, emphasized protecting Iran’s nuclear and missile programs as national assets and urged continued resistance against the US and Israel. Military leaders, led by IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi, oppose major concessions and warn of destructive consequences if war resumes, leaving a lasting deal with Washington highly challenging.

Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Tehran will suspend its ongoing dialogue with the United States if Israeli aggression and attacks in Lebanon persist. He issued the warning during a phone conversation on Monday with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.

Ghalibaf confirmed the statement in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In the post, he emphasized that if what he called the crimes of the Zionist regime in Lebanon continue, Iran will not only halt the negotiation process but will also stand firmly against them. He concluded his message by expressing solidarity between the peoples of Iran and Lebanon, calling for the longevity of resistance and homeland defense.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, highlights Iran’s firm stance linking its diplomatic engagement with Washington to developments in Lebanon, underscoring Tehran’s alignment with Beirut amid escalating regional tensions.