Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the conflict between Tehran and Washington is “intrinsic” and rooted in a fundamental clash of interests, warning that cooperation with the US would only be possible if it ended support for Israel, withdrew military bases from the region, and ceased interference in Iranian affairs.
Speaking on the eve of November 4, the “Student Day and National Day of Fight Against Global Arrogance,” Ayatollah Khamenei addressed thousands of students and families of war martyrs in Tehran to mark the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the US Embassy in Tehran, describing it as a historically and identity-defining event.