By Micah Jonah, March 12, 2026
The first public message from Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly installed Supreme Leader of Iran, is expected to be released shortly, according to Iranian state media.
The address will mark the first official communication from Khamenei since assuming the country’s highest political and religious office following the leadership transition after the era of his father, Ali Khamenei.
State media in Tehran said the message would be delivered within minutes on Thursday, though details of its content were not immediately disclosed.
Analysts say the speech is expected to outline the new leader’s stance on the ongoing regional tensions and the country’s strategic priorities during the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
The statement is also likely to address security developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route that has been at the centre of rising tensions in recent weeks.
Observers say the message could provide early signals about the direction of Iran’s political and military posture under the new leadership.
