Iran Leader: US Defeated in War, Complains About Hormuz Blockade

Thairath•International•76d ago

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Iran's Supreme Leader asserts U.S. defeat in a regional conflict and criticizes naval blockade efforts, while the President warns of their illegality.

•Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, claims the U.S. has suffered a shameful defeat in regional military operations.
•Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warns that U.S. naval blockade measures are illegal and will fail.
•The statements come amid ongoing tensions and a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports since February 28, 2026.

Overview

•Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, announced on April 30, 2026, that the U.S. experienced a shameful defeat in its plans.
•Mojtaba Khamenei stated this two months after major military deployments and invasions by "aggressors of the world" in the region.
•Mojtaba Khamenei declared that a new chapter in the history of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is beginning due to the U.S. defeat.
•Mojtaba Khamenei also claimed Iran holds the advantage in the current crisis and praised the Iranian military's control of the Strait of Hormuz.
•Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly injured in an initial attack by the U.S. and Israel, which led to the death of his father, Ali Khamenei.
•Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since being appointed Supreme Leader successor on March 9.
•The U.S. initiated measures to blockade Iranian ports two weeks prior to the April 30 statement.
•President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any naval blockade attempts are illegal under international law and destined to fail, citing U.S. actions as an indefinite obstruction to stability in the Persian Gulf.

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Key Quotes

Mojtaba Khamenei

"Today, two months after the aggressors of the world deployed their forces and launched major invasions in the region, and the shameful defeat of the US in their plans, a new chapter of history for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is about to begin."

วันนี้ 2 เดือนหลังจากที่กลุ่มผู้ระรานโลกได้วางกำลังทหารและรุกรานภูมิภาคครั้งใหญ่ที่สุด และความพ่ายแพ้อันน่าอัปยศของสหรัฐฯ ในแผนการต่าง ๆ ของพวกเขา หน้าประวัติศาสตร์บทใหม่ของอ่าวเปอร์เซียและช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ กำลังจะเริ่มต้นขึ้น

Masoud Pezeshkian

"Any attempts at naval blockade or various restrictions are considered illegal under international law... and are doomed to fail."

ความพยายามใดๆ ในการปิดล้อมทางทะเลหรือข้อจำกัดต่างๆ ถือว่าขัดต่อกฎหมายระหว่างประเทศ... และมีชะตากรรมที่ต้องล้มเหลว

Key Entities

Place

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

Country involved in a regional conflict and subject to U.S. sanctions.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

Nation accused by Iran of military defeat and imposing a naval blockade.

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️

Strategic waterway claimed to be controlled by Iran amidst regional tensions.

Israel(อิสราเอล)ℹ️

Nation mentioned as involved in an initial attack that reportedly injured Mojtaba Khamenei and killed his father.

Person

Mojtaba Khamenei(โมจตาบา คาเมเนอี)

Iran's Supreme Leader, who claims U.S. defeat and a new historical chapter.

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️

Former U.S. President, whose threats of naval blockade were referenced by Mojtaba Khamenei.

Masoud Pezeshkian(นาย มาซูด เปเซชเคียน)ℹ️

President of Iran, who warned against the illegality and futility of U.S. naval blockades.

Ali Khamenei(อาลี คาเมเนอี)ℹ️

Father of Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly deceased due to an attack by the U.S. and Israel.

Law

Naval Blockade Measures(มาตรการปิดล้อมทางทะเล)

U.S. action targeting Iranian ports, which Iran's President deems illegal and destined to fail.