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Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared a 'final victory' in the war with the US and Israel, marking 40 days since his father's death. He vowed to demand compensation and hinted at a new phase for the Strait of Hormuz, while a fragile two-week ceasefire remains threatened by continued Israeli operations in Lebanon.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 9, 2026 Published Aug 13

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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has claimed a "final victory" in the war with Israel and the United States, as a fragile ceasefire continues under strain amid Israel's ongoing offensive in Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera.

In a statement read out on national television on Thursday, Khamenei, who has not been seen or heard from since the war began, said Iran had "astonished the world" over the course of the conflict. The remarks came on the 40th day since the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli attack on the first day of the war — a detail reported by both Al Jazeera and Russia's TASS news agency.

Coverage Comparison

The two outlets covering the story — Al Jazeera and TASS — both reported Khamenei's victory claim and his reference to damage caused by enemy strikes, but their framing differed notably. Al Jazeera emphasized the fragile ceasefire and Iran's demand for compensation, while TASS focused on the formal, triumphant tone of the official statement and its call for continued street demonstrations. The two sources also diverged on specifics: Al Jazeera reported that Iran would demand compensation for war damages and would impose a toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while TASS quoted Khamenei as saying Iran would take the management of the strait "to a new level" — a statement Al Jazeera similarly noted but left ambiguous.

Key Claims

Victory claim: Both sources report that Khamenei declared the war a "great victory" or "final victory," despite the damage inflicted by enemy strikes. Al Jazeera quotes him as saying, "We will certainly not leave the criminal aggressors who attacked our country unpunished."
Compensation demand: Al Jazeera reports that Khamenei said Iran will "demand compensation for all damages, as well as the blood of the martyrs and the wounded." This claim has not been independently verified and appears only in Al Jazeera's coverage.
Strait of Hormuz: Both outlets report that Khamenei referenced a new phase or new level of management for the strait, but neither provided specifics. Al Jazeera adds that as part of the ceasefire, Iran agreed to allow shipping to pass and may impose a toll on transiting vessels — a detail not mentioned by TASS.
Ceasefire context: Al Jazeera reports that the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, mediated by Pakistan, after attacks on Gulf nations and the near-closure of the strait. The outlet characterizes the ceasefire as "fragile," noting that Israel has continued its offensive in Lebanon, which threatens the agreement.

Perspectives

Al Jazeera's viewpoint: The outlet frames the story from a regional perspective, highlighting the humanitarian and geopolitical stakes — the fragile ceasefire, the ongoing Lebanese offensive, and the economic implications of the strait's near-closure. It emphasizes the compensation demand and the toll proposal, suggesting a focus on Iran's post-war reconstruction needs.

TASS's viewpoint: The Russian state agency presents the statement as a formal declaration of victory, emphasizing the regime's resilience and the call for public support. Its coverage is more triumphalist, with less contextualization of the ceasefire or its fragility, reflecting a focus on official messaging rather than on-the-ground complexities.

How each outlet told it

Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

Framing: Iran claims final victory in the war — Informative and objective

Facts Included:

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed a final victory in the war
Iran will demand compensation for damages due to the war
A fragile ceasefire is in place
Israel has continued its offensive on Lebanon
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire
Iran will impose a toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz

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TASS — English as of Apr 9, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC

Framing: Iran claims victory in the war — Formal and triumphant

Facts Included:

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed a great victory in the war
The war has caused damage and strikes dealt by the enemy
Iran will take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new level
The statement was issued on the 40th day since the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed a great victory in the war. Despite the damage and strikes, dealt by the enemy, our armed forces turned the war into a great victory.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from TASS — English as of Apr 9, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe war has caused damage and strikes dealt by the enemy.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from TASS — English as of Apr 9, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimIran will take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new level.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source quoted from TASS — English as of Apr 9, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe statement was issued on the 40th day since the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 9, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
ClaimIran will demand compensation for damages due to the war.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
ClaimA fragile ceasefire is in place.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
ClaimIsrael has continued its offensive on Lebanon.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
ClaimThe US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
ClaimIran will impose a toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Al Jazeera, TASS — English 9 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-13