Tehran, September 8, 2025 – The Europe Today: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on nations worldwide, particularly Muslim countries, to sever political and trade relations with Israel in response to what he described as the regime’s “horrifying crimes and catastrophes” in Gaza.
Addressing President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of his cabinet in Tehran on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei commended the government’s efforts during the 12-day war with Israel in June. He also praised the president’s recent visit to China, which he said had opened new political and economic opportunities for Iran.
The Leader, however, stressed that overcoming Iran’s economic challenges must not depend on external developments. “Everyone who truly and practically understands the economy agrees that production is the key to Iran’s progress,” he said, urging officials to guarantee uninterrupted electricity for industrial units except in emergencies.
Ayatollah Khamenei further called for measures to ensure stable supplies of essential goods, curb profiteering and inflation, and safeguard household purchasing power. “Act in a way that people can obtain around ten essential goods without worry over price hikes,” he emphasized.
On energy policy, the Leader noted that outdated equipment and methods had reduced oil production, urging the use of young experts to enhance extraction and exports. He also stressed the importance of diversifying Iran’s oil buyers.
