Khamenei Comments on US, Gulf States, Shakespeare

The tweets from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei covered a full range of subjects in April 2016, from a celebration on the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death to angry accusations about the United States undermining the Iran nuclear deal. He also used his Twitter account to comment on tensions with Saudi Arabia and defend Hezbollah. The following is a collection of his monthly tweets.
 
The United States and Western Powers
 

 

 
Response to Organization of Islamic Cooperation Statement
 
Tensions between Iran and other Islamic countries, especially Saudi Arabia, erupted at the 13th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) of 57 countries. The final communique, issued April 15, “deplored Iran’s interference” in the affairs of other countries and its “continued support for terrorism,” including the Lebanese group Hezbollah. Iran held Saudi Arabia responsible for the statement.
 
Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States
 
 
Development and Islamic Civilization