Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issues a written message calling for unity among Muslims and urging Gulf rulers to confront what he describes as their “real enemy.” The message is published on his Telegram account to mark Islamic Unity Week, which coincides with the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
In the message, Khamenei argues that division among Muslims benefits their adversaries. He calls for cooperation across fields and mutual defense, and he warns that anyone who fosters discord among Muslims helps “Islam’s enemies,” whether intentionally or not. He also references the plight of Palestinians, questioning whether Palestinians would have remained “so helpless” if Muslim countries had been united.
One outlet notes that the message is directed particularly at rulers in Gulf states and also says they should “identify their real enemy” and understand plans to confront it. Another outlet adds context that Khamenei has not been seen in public for months after being injured in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes about six months earlier, which reportedly killed his father and the previous supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The message is part of a broader call for social cohesion and caution against statements that weaken morale.
