Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei warns Middle East nations won t be shields for US bases

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei stated that Middle East nations would no longer act as shields for U.S. bases, in a written statement carried by state television. The remark signals a shift in regional alignment and U.S. military posture. Source: AdaDerana, May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122973