Iran’s ruling regime was broadcasting a statement on state television, which it says was from Mojtaba Khamenei, the country’s new supreme leader.
The statement reiterated claims that Iran is only targeting American bases in surrounding countries, insisting they must be closed.
But it also made clear attacks on Iran’s Gulf neighbours will continue.
Author of The Heartbeat of Iran, Tara Kangarlou, analyses the context of the message.
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