Iran’s Leader’s Statement on US Threats Widely Covered in Arab Media
The remarks made by the Supreme Leader of Iran in response to threats issued by US President Donald Trump were widely covered by Arab media, becoming one of the region’s prominent news stories. Most of these media outlets focused on parts of his statements highlighting Iran’s military deterrence capabilities and the futility of past pressures.
Lebanese media, including Al-Nashra and Al-Ahed, emphasized sections of the speech quoting the vulnerability of US aircraft carriers to advanced weapons. These outlets also drew attention to the direct message from Iran’s leader to the US president.
Al-Mayadeen and Al-Manar networks also covered the statements, highlighting two main themes: first, a warning about the consequences of any military action; and second, an emphasis that US policies against Iran over the past decades have been unsuccessful. Their reports quoted Iran’s leader saying that pressure and threats will not force the country to retreat.
In Iraq, media such as Shafaq News, Baghdad Today, and Iraq News Agency likewise featured the remarks prominently. Some of these outlets referred to the parts of the leader’s comments about possible negotiations, where imposing predetermined outcomes was described as ‘illogical.’
Furthermore, Al-Arabi network and Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper used significant headlines focusing on the deterrent messages of the speech. In Yemen, Al-Masirah and Saba News Agency described the statements as a sign of Tehran’s emphasis on its defensive capabilities.
Overall, a review of the Arab media coverage reveals three key points that stood out most: emphasis on Iran’s military ability, a reminder of the failure of past US pressures, and a ratification that military threats are not a solution to the disputes.
