Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a written message urging Muslim-majority countries, particularly Gulf states, to unite and confront what he describes as their common adversary, warning that divisions among Muslims benefit their enemies.
In a message published on his Telegram account during Islamic Unity Week—marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad—Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appealed to Muslim nations to strengthen cooperation and mutual defence. He argued that fragmentation among Muslims serves the interests of their opponents and suggested that Palestinians would not face such dire circumstances if the Islamic world presented a unified front.
Addressing Gulf Arab rulers specifically, Khamenei questioned whether regional powers would face threats to their territories and resources if they stood together under Islamic principles. He urged leaders to identify what he characterized as their "real enemy," understand its strategy, and respond accordingly. The message reflected broader themes from statements he made earlier to Iranian audiences, in which he discouraged actions and rhetoric that undermine national cohesion and public confidence.
Khamenei's latest appeal comes amid ongoing regional tensions. According to reporting, he has not appeared publicly since sustaining injuries in airstrikes six months ago. His emphasis on unity contrasts with historical divisions between Iran and Gulf Arab monarchies, who have long viewed Tehran's post-1979 revolutionary ideology and regional ambitions as threatening to their political systems. Recent military escalations, including Iranian strikes on U.S. and Gulf infrastructure, have further strained these relationships.
