Khamenei Blames Western Influence on Regional Tensions
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with a group of elites in Tehran today attributing regional tensions and conflicts to “the US and some European countries,” which he accused of falsely claiming to bring peace. He urged them to “get lost” from the region for peace to prevail.
Despite mourning the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Khamenei continued with the meeting emphasizing that mourning serves as a “reviving and driving” force for Iran. Reports indicate that he ordered a missile launch at Israel this week resulting into around 200 ballistic missiles being fired and making interception challenging due to their speed and trajectory.
The recent missile attack which came in contrast to Iran’s previous assault in April where approximately 300 missiles were launched, saw US and UK forces intervening and successfully intercepting many of the incoming threats.
The situation remains dire for civilians in Lebanon with the Lebanese Prime Minister reporting nearly one million displaced individuals due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Many are forced to sleep outdoors as emergency shelters are overwhelmed. Residents express desperation over worsening conditions facing extreme cold and a lack of basic resources.
In Israel, the Defense Forces have warned communities in Haifa and Western Galilee of rocket fire from Lebanon. Alerts were issued for approximately 25 villages in southern Lebanon urging evacuation to ensure safety amid ongoing conflict.
