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Khamenei Urges Muslim States to Sever Ties With Israel, Citing U.S. Backing of Gaza Campaign

He portrayed the Gaza war as U.S.-backed crimes, urging unity at home with tighter economic stewardship.

Overview

  • Iran’s supreme leader delivered the call in a Sunday meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian and his cabinet in Tehran.
  • He pressed Muslim-majority countries to cut both trade and political relations with Israel, saying the regime should be isolated.
  • Khamenei described Israel as the “most isolated and hated” government and said rallying others to end ties should be a core diplomatic priority.
  • He said the violence against Palestinians is enabled by a power like the United States but insisted avenues to confront it remain open.
  • At home, he urged stronger national unity and economic focus, praised Pezeshkian’s recent China trip, and called for measures to improve living standards and avoid a prolonged “neither war nor peace” state.