Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has called on Muslim countries to strengthen unity and confront what he described as threats from Israel and the United States, as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East.
In a message issued during Islamic Unity Week, Khamenei urged Muslim leaders to identify what he called their “real enemy” and work together through greater cooperation and mutual defense. He argued that divisions among Muslim nations have weakened their ability to respond to regional crises, including the continuing suffering of Palestinians.
The appeal comes amid renewed military tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Recent exchanges have included US strikes on Iranian military positions near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian missile attacks targeting US facilities in the region, adding to concerns over a broader escalation.
Khamenei’s call for Muslim unity particularly focused on Gulf and West Asian countries. He urged regional governments to overcome divisions and cooperate against external threats, arguing that a united Muslim world would be better positioned to protect its interests.
The statement also comes as diplomatic and security efforts continue across the region. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are expected to discuss regional security following a new defense arrangement emphasizing collective responses to attacks.
The latest appeal underscores Tehran’s continuing effort to rally Muslim and regional support as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States enters another period of heightened tension.
Note: While the headline may refer to the “Iranian president,” the latest August 2026 appeal reported by major news agencies was issued by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, not President Masoud Pezeshkian.