What happened
The Iranian government has released a written statement allegedly from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, praising Iranian women for their role in the country's jihadist revolution. The statement also referenced the aftermath of the 1980s Iran-Iraq war and claimed that over 30 million Iranians are willing to sacrifice their lives. This is one of the few statements released by Khamenei since he assumed the title of Supreme Leader in March, following the death of his father Ali Khamenei.
Khamenei's statement highlighted the importance of women in the revolution, saying they have surpassed men in several areas with their courageous presence. However, this praise is seen as contradictory given the Iranian regime's history of abuse and oppression of women, including the killing of protesters and the use of psychological torture on political prisoners.
The statement also touched on the ongoing war with the United States and the regime's determination to continue fighting. Khamenei boasted that the Iranian people have declared their willingness to sacrifice their lives and that the regime will gain honor while its enemies will be disgraced.
The Iranian regime has been plagued by rumors and speculation about Khamenei's status, with many believing he may have been injured or disfigured in the American attacks that killed his father. Despite these rumors, the regime has not provided any further information on Khamenei's condition or whereabouts.
