Iranian state media reports that a televised address by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be aired shortly.
This would mark his first public appearance since last Friday, when Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities.
Khamenei’s message comes amid soaring tensions between Iran and Israel, and growing international concern over the escalation into direct conflict between the two longtime adversaries.
His last public address was delivered shortly after the initial Israeli strikes, during which he vowed “no mercy” in retaliation and declared that “the battle begins.”
The upcoming address is expected to be closely watched by both regional powers and the international community for signs of Iran’s next steps, especially following recent statements by Iranian officials warning the United States against joining Israel’s military campaign.
