Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has vehemently criticized the United States' role in the Gaza war, calling their intentions "foolish" and bound to fail. This is at a time when tensions between Israel and Hamas are escalating, with the war far from subsiding.
Khamenei's statements reflect the longstanding distrust and hatred of the foreign policy of the United States in the region. The Iranian leader's attack will ring true to many in the Middle East, who see the US as being pro-Israel.
The Gaza war has also elicited international outrage, with most leaders urging the imposition of an immediate ceasefire. The conflict, however, persists as volatile, and both parties are not willing to relent. Criticism has been leveled against the US for its apparent inaction in trying to deal with the crisis, with many claiming that its inaction has hardened Israel's military action.
Khamenei's remarks are an open signal of Iran's position on the matter, and its willingness to voice opposition to what it sees as US hypocrisy. The situation is still volatile, and ready to escalate further. As the world continues to try to make sense of the crisis, there is this much certain: the Gaza conflict has become a lightning rod for tensions between the US, Iran, and other regional actors.