Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls for Global ‘Military Coalition’ Against Israel
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called Sunday for a global “military coalition” as other top officials vowed that Israel will pay a price for its weekend airstrikes against key Iranian military sites.
The long-simmering Israel-Iran military tensions have reached a pivotal moment after spilling into direct conflict several times this month and threatening to drag the Middle East into a broader, more deadly conflict.
The supreme leader’s strong rhetoric reflects Iran’s strengthening alliances with China, Russia and North Korea, all leading U.S. adversaries. It suggests those autocratic allies could ultimately stand with Iran against Israel.
The “Axis of Authoritarians,” as some analysts call it, is bolstered by Iran’s military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and the arrival of North Korean troops in Russia. The troops are expected to be deployed to the front lines to battle Ukrainian forces.
Iran’s supreme leader did not offer any details about his coalition or call on any specific country to take direct military action against Israel. (Read more from “Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls for Global ‘Military Coalition’ Against Israel” HERE)
