SOURCE ; NEW18
On December 22, 2024, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei rejected claims by Israel and Western officials that Iran utilizes proxy forces in the region. Khamenei insisted groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act independently, driven by their own beliefs, not as agents of Iran. He also warned that Iran could act without proxies if necessary. Khamenei addressed Israel’s failures in Gaza and Hezbollah, boasting that these groups remain resilient despite Israeli efforts. His comments came amid rising tensions and Israel’s military actions in the region. n18oc_crux
