Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to protect ‘nuclear, missile capabilities’ as Trump pushes deal; flags ‘new phase’ in Gulf
Published on: April 30, 2026, 4:22 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared the nation will protect its nuclear and missile programs. He also announced a new era for the Persian Gulf, one without foreign military forces. Khamenei asserted that America's place in the Gulf is at the bottom of its waters. This comes amid ongoing tensions and calls for a new nuclear deal.
