“In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” he said.
Two U.S. military fighter jets—an A-10 Warthog attack aircraft and an Air Force F-15E—were shot down in separate attacks on Friday.
President Donald Trump addressed Americans on Wednesday night, saying the U.S. military ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is nearing completion of its objectives in Iran.
According to the report, the Iranian government is not shifting ground in its response to the U.S.’s proposed 15-point plan for negotiations.
Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, announced the assassination of Iran’s top security chief, Ali Larijani, on Tuesday.
The paper on Sunday reported that Mr Trump is in “regular” communication with the Saudi crown prince and other Arab leaders as the war lingers.
“We will not forgo avenging the blood of the martyrs. The Strait of Hormuz should still remain closed,” Mr Khamenei said.
The Jnr Khamenei is widely regarded as the most likely successor, following the death of his father in a joint attack launched by U.S. and Israeli forces.
Dubai authorities said there was no injury recorded as a result of the drone strike, adding, “Emergency teams responded immediately.”
Mrs Khojasteh, 78, was married to Mr Khamenei in 1964 and was his only wife.
