Belarus envoy meets Meenakshi Lekhi

"The countries of the region must clarify their stance regarding the aggressors against our dear homeland and the killers of our people. I recommend that they shut down those bases as soon as possible; for they must surely have realized by now that America's claim of establishing security and peace has been nothing but a lie," he said.

Addressing a gathering in Kentucky, Trump said he chose this name for the operation out of the 20 names that the US military generals presented before him.

"I don't want to comment on that," he said when asked whether victory would be possible if Mojtaba Khamenei remained in power. "But I will tell you I just spoke with various countries, the leaders of various countries, you'll have a list, and they said they've never seen anything like it, Trump added.

US President Donald Trump expressed concern over the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as Iran's new Supreme Leader, stating that he does not believe the newly appointed leader of the Islamic Republic will be able to "live in peace" as US military operations in the region against the regime continues.

Putin congratulated the new leader "at time when Iran is confronting armed aggression. I am confident that you will honorably continue the cause of your father and rally the Iranian people. I wish to reaffirm our unwavering support for Tehran," as quoted by RT News.