Iran's leader Khamenei announced the continuation of strong-willed confrontation between the United States and Israel

The supreme leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, held a meeting with the commander of the central headquarters of the Khatam al-Anbiya troops, Ali Abdollahi, at which he gave the army new instructions on deterring the country's opponents. This was reported on May 10 by the Arab TV channel SNN.

According to media reports, the supreme leader noted that the army's actions must be decisive in order to confront Iran's enemies. Abdollahi assured Khamenei that the military is fully committed to him and is ready to defend sovereignty and national interests.

"Major General Abdullahi assured the Supreme Commander that by fully following His Majesty's orders to the last breath and with all their might, the soldiers of Islam will defend the ideals of the Islamic Revolution, the beloved land of Iran, the sovereignty and national interests of the state," the publication says.

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A day earlier, the head of the protocol service of Khamenei's office, Mazaher Hosseini, said that the Supreme Leader of Iran, who was injured during the strikes by the United States and Israel, was on the mend. He noted that Khamenei's injuries were caused by the fact that he was hit by an explosive wave and fell. According to him, Khamenei has only a minor injury to his knee and back, and he feels well.

CNN, citing sources in American intelligence, reported at the same time that the Supreme Leader of Iran was involved in shaping the republic's negotiation strategy with the United States. According to the TV channel, Khamenei remains isolated and is still being treated for severe injuries.

On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin described the conflict between Iran and the United States as very complicated. On April 27, the Russian leader also met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who thanked the Russian Federation for its solidarity. The Russian leader noted that he had received a message from the supreme leader of Iran. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov pointed out on April 27 the importance of the meeting between Putin and Arakchi against the background of the situation around the republic.