Pakistan, May 26 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned regional nations against supporting American military bases on Tuesday. He said Middle Eastern countries would "no longer serve as shields" for US military interests. The remarks came amid renewed US strikes on Iran and fragile negotiations over ending the prolonged conflict.

In his Haj message, Mojtaba claimed the United States was losing regional influence and strategic strength. He stated Washington would no longer enjoy safe conditions for military operations across the Middle East. Furthermore, he said Muslim nations shared common interests that could shape a new regional and global order. Iranian media and his official X account published the statement.

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