Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory over the United States and Israel Thursday in his first public statement since a Monday ceasefire ended the “12 Day War.” Khamenei had been absent from the public sphere for nearly a week before his Thursday statement,

The aging leader’s message was defiant but somber, delivered in front of a tan curtain flanked by an Iranian flag and a portrait of his predecessor.

The Iranian military announced the strike against Al Udeid Air Base. Qatar confirmed the attack and said there were no casualties.