Mon Oct 28 21:40:30 UTC 2024: ## Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Twitter Account Suspended After Threatening Israel
**Tehran, Iran:** Tensions in the Middle East have escalated following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran last week. In the wake of the attacks, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei opened a new social media account on X, formerly known as Twitter, and issued a threat against Israel, leading to the suspension of the account.
Khamenei, in a post written in Hebrew, warned Israel, “The Zionist regime has made a mistake by underestimating Iran. We will show them what power, capability, initiative, and desire Iran possesses.” The account was subsequently suspended by X on Sunday night.
This incident comes amidst heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities in the country. The attacks, which were claimed to have inflicted significant damage on Tehran, have fueled a wave of condemnation from Iranian officials.
While Khamenei’s newly opened account was suspended, his other official accounts on social media platforms remain active.
Meanwhile, reports have emerged concerning Khamenei’s declining health. He reportedly underwent surgery for a gastrointestinal ailment last week after experiencing severe abdominal pain and fever. Iranian media reports state that his condition is now improving, and he is currently recovering at home.
The suspension of Khamenei’s account on X has sparked debate over the platform’s handling of political figures and the use of social media in international relations. It remains to be seen whether the Iranian leader will re-establish his presence on the platform or utilize other avenues to express his views.
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