KATHMANDU. As regional tensions escalate, Iran's Supreme Leader has sent a clear message that the country will not compromise on its nuclear and missile capabilities. Amidst US pressure and uncertain ceasefire conditions, this statement is seen as a sign of Iran hardening its strategic stance.In a statement released through state television, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the Islamic Republic's scientific, technical, and military capabilities are linked to national identity and their protection is essential.He criticized the US presence in the Persian Gulf region, describing the situation there as a 'new chapter in history.' Khamenei, who assumed the position of Supreme...