Iranian Supreme Leader calls for unity among Muslim countries
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for unity among Muslim nations to oppose the United States and Israel. This statement comes amidst ongoing regional tensions and a shift in leadership following the death of his father.
Why it matters
The call for regional alignment against Western influence highlights the deepening geopolitical divide in West Asia and potential risks to regional stability.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , on Sunday (August 30, 2026) called on Muslim countries in the region to unite against the United States and Israel in a written message issued six months on from the start of the war in West Asia.
Mr. Khamenei, in power since shortly after his father Ali Khamenei was killed at the start of the war on February 28 , has yet to be seen in public since his appointment, and authorities have not released any video or audio of him.
“The solution to the problems of the Islamic nations is unity of words, friendship, and cooperation on the path of goodness,” he said on Sunday (August 20, 2026) as Shia Muslims marked the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed.
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