‘Israeli attacks an illusion’: Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s defiant Nowruz message

20 Mar, 15:46 — 21 Mar, 01:10

Why this matters

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is seen as a potential successor, making his public statements significant for understanding Iran's future political and foreign policy direction. His defiant message during Nowruz, a major Iranian holiday, signals continued confrontation with regional adversaries.

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What sources agree on

Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a defiant message during Nowruz
Khamenei claimed that Israeli attacks were an "illusion"
Khamenei asserted victory over the US and Israel

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Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Israeli attacks are an 'illusion'

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Mojtaba Khamenei claimed victory over the US and Israel, stating 'enemy has been defeated'

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The US-Iran war has entered its 22nd day

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Iran launched strikes on Israel and energy infrastructure across neighboring Gulf Arab states

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Israel carried out heavy attacks

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Coverage gaps

Mention of ongoing strikes by Iran on Israel and Gulf Arab states, and Israeli counter-attacks

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual23h ago

'Enemy has been defeated': Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei claims victory over US, Israel

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual14h ago

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran's Mojtaba hails ‘resistance’ against ‘global arrogance’ in Eid & Nowruz message

US-Iran war LIVE updates: As the US-Iran was entered its 22nd day, Iran launched strikes on Israel and energy infrastructure across neighboring Gulf Arab states. Israel, meanwhile, carried out heavy airstrikes on Tehran as Iranians celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Times of India · 20 Mar, 15:46|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h

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Times of India20 Mar, 15:46First to report

'Enemy has been defeated': Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei claims victory over US, Israel

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indian-express20 Mar, 16:48