Khamenei backs 'Death to America' chants, says US fully supports Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday endorsed chants of “Death to America” from his supporters, saying the United States is fully backing Israel’s actions in Gaza and that Muslim nations must resist both.

“Your judgment is right,” Khamenei told the crowd after they chanted the slogan during a speech to workers in Tehran. “Americans support Israel’s crimes.”

“Americans fully support Israel — in the true sense of the word,” he added. “In the world of politics, things may be said that suggest otherwise, but that is not the reality.”

He also warned of efforts to shift global focus away from the war. “They use rumors and meaningless issues to distract minds from Palestine. Minds must not be diverted,” he said.

Khamenei called on Muslim nations to stand against both Israel and its Western allies. “Muslim nations must stand against Israel and its supporters,” he said. He concluded by expressing confidence in Israel’s defeat. “

I believe Palestine will be victorious over Israel,” he said.