Iran's Supreme Leader Vows to Protect Nuclear and Missile Capabilities

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly stated that Iranians will safeguard the country's nuclear and missile capabilities. This declaration reaffirms Iran's commitment to its defense and nuclear programs.

1 May, 03:13 — 1 May, 10:40

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Iran's nuclear and missile programs are central to regional and international security concerns, with ongoing tensions between Iran and Western powers, particularly the US. Khamenei's defiant statement underscores Iran's resolve to maintain these capabilities, potentially escalating diplomatic stalemates and military posturing.

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Iran's Supreme Leader vowed to protect the country's nuclear and missile capabilities
The statement was attributed to Ali Khamenei

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Khamenei stated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies.

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Khamenei accused the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf.

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Khamenei vowed to expel foreign forces.

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Iran's economy is reeling and its oil industry is being squeezed by a US Navy blockade.

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US President Donald Trump has sought to curtail Iran's capabilities through airstrikes.

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Accusation by Khamenei that the US is causing instability in the Persian Gulf and a vow to expel foreign forces

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Context of Iran's reeling economy and US Navy blockade on its oil industry

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Mention of US President Donald Trump seeking to curtail Iran's capabilities through airstrikes

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France 24High2d ago

Middle East War Live: Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

Iran’s supreme leader defiantly vowed Thursday to protect the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile capabilities, which US President Donald Trump has sought to curtail through airstrikes and as part of a wider deal to cement the war’s shaky ceasefire. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

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'Iranians will safeguard nuclear, missile capabilities': Statement attributed to Khamenei reads

Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.

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ndtvMostly Factual2d ago

Iran's Supreme Leader Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities

Mojtaba Khamenei's remarks come as Iran's economy is reeling and its oil industry is being squeezed by a US Navy blockade halting its tankers.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: France 24 · 1 May, 03:13|Full coverage: 3 · 7h|Window: 7h

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France 241 May, 03:13First to report

Middle East War Live: Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

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ndtv1 May, 07:11

Iran's Supreme Leader Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities

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jerusalem-post1 May, 10:40Latest update

'Iranians will safeguard nuclear, missile capabilities': Statement attributed to Khamenei reads

Story evolution

The initial reporting of Khamenei's statement evolved to include various geopolitical and economic contexts, highlighting the broader implications and immediate pressures facing Iran.

Initial StatementMay 1 morning

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei made a defiant statement vowing to protect the country's nuclear and missile capabilities.

ContextualizationMay 1 late morning

Outlets began to provide additional context, linking Khamenei's remarks to ongoing US actions, regional instability, and Iran's economic situation.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Vows to Protect Nuclear and Missile Capabilities

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Middle East War Live: Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

'Iranians will safeguard nuclear, missile capabilities': Statement attributed to Khamenei reads

Iran's Supreme Leader Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities

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Middle East War Live: Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

Iran's Supreme Leader Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities

'Iranians will safeguard nuclear, missile capabilities': Statement attributed to Khamenei reads

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