Washington will no longer find safe havens in region: Iran’s supreme leader
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TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has said that Iran has delivered a strong response to the United States, claiming that Washington will no longer find “safe havens” in the region for military presence, interference, or establishment of bases. In a message issued on the occasion of Hajj, Mojtaba Khamenei said the Iranian nation had been strengthened through faith and the slogan of “Allahu Akbar,” adding that the future belongs to the Muslim world and the emergence of a new Islamic civilisation. He called on Islamic countries to strengthen unity, cooperation and mutual ties in order to achieve development, stability and prosperity across the region. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei further stated that Iran had delivered a “decisive blow” to the United States and had disrupted its strategic objectives. He said regional countries would no longer act as protection for foreign military bases, adding that the United States would not be able to use the region as a platform for military or “subversive” activities. He also claimed that Israel’s political system was weakening and approaching its final stage, describing it as an unstable structure nearing collapse. The statement comes amid continuing tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States and Israel, alongside broader regional security concerns. Hormuz Strait will stay open “by any means”: Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open under all circumstances, stressing that ensuring its uninterrupted flow is a priority for global trade and energy security. According to international media reports, Rubio made the remarks while responding to questions regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts and a potential agreement with Iran. He said that discussions on the wording and language of a possible deal with Iran could take several days, noting that recent talks were held in Qatar. “We had some discussions in Qatar today. I think there is still a