Tehran, March 12 -- Iran's new Supreme leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, on Thursday urged neghbouring Muslim-majority countries in the region to clarify their stance regarding the "aggressors" against Iran and the "killers of its people," emphasising that foreign military bases must be shut down immediately.

In his first-ever statement, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Hosseini Khamenei addressed regional developments and the ongoing West Asia conflict. Khamenei said neighbouring nations must determine where they stand.

"The Islamic Republic without seeking to establish domination and colonialism in the region, is fully prepared for unity and warm, cordial mutual relations with all its neighbors. The countries...