The Economic Times

Iran's Supreme Leader calls US bases 'paper tiger', questions its regional security capability

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared US bases in West Asia are weak. He stated the Persian Gulf's future will exclude America. Khamenei emphasized Iran's role in regional security and maritime routes. Iran submitted a new proposal to the US via Pakistan to end hostilities. The US is reportedly inclined to reject this offer.