Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on June 4 that the US and Israel have suffered a "decisive blow" and have been defeated militarily in the ongoing Middle East conflict. He said the enemies are now trying to sow division within Iran to achieve their goals. "The enemy has been defeated militarily and is now trying to reverse course by sowing differences and division among the Iranian nation to achieve its sinister goals," Khamenei said at a ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of former Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini’s death [1, 2].
Khamenei urged national unity to resist these attempts, stating, "Enemies, after facing a decisive blow, are now experiencing a deeply meaningful and profound humiliation" [1, 2]. The remarks came during a ceremony in Tehran held on June 4, 2026 [1, 2].
Since February 28, 2026, US and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran have killed more than 3,000 people, including Iranian leader Ali Khamenei. A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between Iran and the US largely took effect on April 8 but violence has persisted. On June 3, the US struck targets in Iran, which responded with an attack on Kuwait International Airport, killing one person [1, 2].
While a US-brokered ceasefire was agreed in Lebanon, Israel has said it will not withdraw troops from southern Lebanon amid ongoing tensions [1]. Negotiations between the US and Iran to end the conflict and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz have not made tangible progress [1].
Former US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a possible deal to end the war, saying it "could happen over the weekend" [1, 2].
The next major scheduled event is the follow-up to ongoing talks in the coming days aimed at resolving the conflict and reopening the strait, though no firm progress has been announced.
