Tehran, February 28 (NA) – Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will address the nation and the international community in the coming hours, according to Iranian state media. The announcement comes at a time of maximum military alert following coordinated airstrikes, according to Israeli sources, that reportedly killed the defense minister and the head of the Revolutionary Guard. Official media are describing the upcoming speech as "imminent" and of "vital importance" for national security. There is great anticipation as to whether Khamenei will confirm the casualties in his military leadership or announce a phase of large-scale retaliation against US and Israeli targets. The speech will take place in parallel with an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, adding unprecedented diplomatic pressure on Tehran.
