Iran's Supreme Leader Issues New Year Greeting Addressing Military Conflict, Economic Policy, and Regional Diplomatic Stance

Gate News reports that on March 20, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a written message ahead of Nowruz (Iranian New Year, March 21). Khamenei stated that Iran experienced multiple rounds of “military and security conflicts” over the past year, resulting in casualties among military commanders and civilians. He accused Israel, supported by the United States, of carrying out attacks on Iran and said that these actions failed to achieve their intended goals. Khamenei clarified that the attacks on Turkey and Oman were not carried out by Iran or its allies. Regarding domestic affairs, he mentioned that external forces attempt to influence Iran’s social stability through economic pressure and public opinion manipulation, but the mobilization capacity and social cohesion of the Iranian people have effectively thwarted these efforts. Economically, Khamenei emphasized the need to strengthen national resilience through the development of a “resistance economy,” improving livelihoods, and infrastructure development. On the diplomatic front, he stated that Iran will continue to prioritize relations with neighboring countries and called for increased cooperation and unity among regional nations, including Pakistan and Afghanistan.