Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared that vengeance against those responsible for attacks on Iran will remain a priority until it is fully achieved. The statement came in his first public message since assuming leadership during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

In remarks broadcast on Iranian state media, Khamenei said that Iran has already begun responding to recent military strikes but insisted that the response would continue until the country’s objectives are fulfilled. He emphasized that retaliation for those killed during the conflict remains a central goal of the Iranian leadership.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions following attacks that killed several senior Iranian figures including the former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The assassination occurred during a large scale military operation linked to the ongoing war involving Iran and its regional adversaries.

Mojtaba Khamenei, who was recently chosen by Iran’s Assembly of Experts to succeed his father as Supreme Leader, has vowed that the country will not retreat under pressure. Analysts say his comments signal a continuation of Iran’s hardline stance and could lead to further escalation in the region.

The new leader also warned that Iran may expand its response to targets linked to countries involved in the conflict. Some reports indicate that Tehran is considering additional military actions and strategic moves in key waterways in the Gulf region.

Global observers say the statement reflects Iran’s determination to respond forcefully while the wider Middle East remains on edge amid fears of a prolonged regional war.