Putting on a mask of defiance amid increasing tensions, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that the United States will suffer “irreparable damage.”
The dictator made threats in an attempt to deter President Donald Trump from joining Israel’s war against the Iranian regime.
The radical Islamic leader’s warnings come as Israel continues strategic strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Meanwhile, President Trump has demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” while positioning U.S. military assets in the region.
Khamenei rejected and issued his most threatening statement yet against American intervention.
The Islamic Republic is reportedly preparing to strike U.S. military bases if Washington formally joins Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.
“The Americans should know that any US military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage,” warned Khamenei.
“Intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language because the Iranian nation will not surrender,” he added.
President Trump has significantly increased America’s military presence in the region while demanding Iran’s complete capitulation.
Despite the escalating tensions, the president clarified his position on targeting the Iranian regime, stating: “We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now.”
Israel’s focused military campaign targets Iran’s critical nuclear infrastructure, particularly the Fordow facility, which is crucial for Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
Israeli national security advisers have clarified that this is an Israeli operation aimed specifically at dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities, which pose an existential threat to the Jewish state.
The conflict has already resulted in significant casualties. Iran has suffered over 224 deaths, while their retaliatory strikes have killed 24 Israeli civilians.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated, “A tornado is sweeping through Tehran. Symbols of power are being bombed and collapsing, from the broadcasting authority and soon other targets, and masses of residents are fleeing. This is how dictatorships collapse.”
Israel’s air defenses are reportedly becoming strained with concerns about missile supply shortages as the conflict continues to escalate.
The G7 has labeled Iran as the “principal source of regional instability and terror” while calling for de-escalation.
Meanwhile, America’s enemies are rallying to Iran’s defense, with Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi expressing concerns about the conflict.
Meanwhile, Turkey’s president openly defended Iran’s “right to self-defense” against Israel.
Tensions have been building since October 2023, when Iran-backed Hamas terrorists launched a devastating attack on Israel.
The current conflict represents Israel’s determined response to dismantle Iran’s nuclear threat once and for all, with or without American military intervention.
The standoff continues to impact global markets, with investors increasingly turning to safe-haven assets like gold as the prospect of a wider regional war looms.
All eyes remain on President Trump’s next move as America weighs the costs and benefits of directly joining Israel’s fight against the Iranian regime.
