
A lady holds an image of the Iranian Supreme Chief Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a state-organised rally on April 29, 2026.
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Iran’s supreme chief stated on Thursday (April 30, 2026) that the Islamic Republic will defend its “nuclear and missile capabilities” as a nationwide asset, at the same time as U.S. President Donald Trump tries to get a deal on these points.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei spoke in a written assertion learn aloud on Iranian state tv, as he has since he took over after the February 28 airstrike that killed his 86-year-old father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Revealed – April 30, 2026 05:28 pm IST
