Khamenei urges Muslim nations to unite amid Iran war

By Aurax Radio | August 30, 2026 | 2 min read

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to strengthen unity and coordinate against what he described as a common threat. The appeal comes as Iran faces continued U.S. pressure, including new sanctions, while the six-month-old conflict has strained Tehran’s relations with several neighboring states.

Commercial ships and coastal infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region.

Gulf states face growing pressure to balance relations with Iran and the United States as the regional conflict continues.

In a written message released Sunday during Islamic Unity Week and marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad, Khamenei urged Muslim leaders to identify what he called their real enemy, understand its plans and confront them. He accused the United States and Israel of working against Muslim unity and argued that divisions among regional countries have left them more vulnerable to outside pressure. The statement was directed in particular at Gulf rulers, whose governments have longstanding security and political ties with Washington despite maintaining varying degrees of economic and diplomatic engagement with Tehran.

The appeal comes as the war between Iran and the United States and Israel continues to affect the wider Middle East. Iran has launched attacks against U.S. military facilities and other targets in the region during the conflict, including in Gulf countries, while Tehran has faced increasing economic pressure from Washington. The United States has expanded sanctions intended to restrict Iran’s access to international trade and financial networks, adding to economic difficulties caused by the conflict and earlier sanctions. Iran has condemned the measures and warned countries against cooperating with Washington’s pressure campaign.

Khamenei’s appeal also highlights the difficult position of Gulf governments, which have sought to maintain relations with both the United States and Iran while protecting their own security and economic interests. Iran’s call for greater Muslim solidarity reflects a longstanding element of its foreign policy, but relations between Tehran and several Gulf Arab states have been complicated by disputes over regional influence, security and Iran’s support for allied armed groups. The latest message comes as the conflict and sanctions continue to put pressure on regional governments to balance ties with competing powers and limit the risk of further escalation.

Sources: Information compiled from Reuters, Al Jazeera, The Jerusalem Post and Anadolu Agency.

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