Middle East Iran's Supreme Leader Says US Suffered 'Disgraceful Defeat' in War

The Digest:

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that the United States has suffered a "disgraceful defeat" in the Iranian war. In a televised message from Tehran, Khamenei said: "Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world's bullies in the region, a new chapter is unfolding for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz." His comments come amid ongoing back-and-forth over a peace deal.

Key Points:

• Khamenei referred to the US as "the world's bullies."
• He said a new chapter is unfolding for the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
• The comments come amid ongoing negotiations over a peace deal.
• The war has disrupted global oil supplies.
• No immediate response from the US has been reported.

Khamenei's statement signals Iran's defiance as ceasefire talks continue.

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