Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei says US started war after US-Israel strikes kill Supreme Leader
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated the Islamic Republic did not initiate the conflict, blaming the United States for starting the war during an interview. DAILY POST reported the US and Israel launched air strikes on February 28, 2026, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other officials. Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks, resulting in at least seven US military deaths and 104 wounded. Khamenei declared the conflict involves Trump and Israel, not Iran, and warned attackers would regret their actions.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/12/war-new-iranian-supreme-leader-speaks-for-first-time/