Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement via Telegram saying the Iranian navy is ready to inflict 'new bitter defeats' on enemies, a message confirmed by Al Jazeera and other outlets. This is standard military messaging during the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran that began in late February 2026. The statement itself is verified but comes without detail on specific military capabilities or timeline — it's a rhetorical assertion of readiness rather than a concrete threat.