Khamenei vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities as Trump pushes a new Gulf deal

A fresh Gulf phase is promised, even without US influence

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country will defend its nuclear and missile capabilities, calling them national assets. In the same message, he signals a “new phase” for the Persian Gulf—imagining a future with reduced American influence—and warns foreign powers against interference, urging Gulf states to share a common destiny.