Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday said the country’s navy is ready to inflict “new bitter defeats” on the United States and Israel, according to IRNA.
In a message marking Iran’s Army Day on April 18, he praised the army’s role against what he described as “enemies.” He said during the recent 40-day war, Iranian forces “courageously” defended the country alongside other armed units, exposing the “weakness and humiliation” of the United States and Israel.
Khamenei added that as army drones “thunderously” struck U.S. and Israeli targets, “its brave Navy is ready to give the enemies the bitter taste of new defeats.”
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
On Feb 28, Israel and the United States carried out joint attacks on Tehran and other cities, killing then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior commanders and civilians. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes and tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz.
A two-week ceasefire was declared on April 8, followed by talks between Iranian and U.S. delegations in Islamabad.
Meanwhile, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said no date has been set for the next round of talks, despite reported progress, adding Iran will act within international law.