Tehran, Iran โ Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has broken his silence following the recent ceasefire with Israel, delivering a fiery warning to the United States. He declared that Iran had landed a "heavy slap to America's face" and is ready to do it again if provoked. His strong words come just days after a tense 12-day escalation of hostilities in the region.
Victory Claimed, US Dismissed ๐
Speaking on state television, Khamenei boldly asserted Iran's victory in the recent conflict. He downplayed the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them exaggerated. The Supreme Leader specifically highlighted Iran's missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a significant US military installation. While that strike caused no casualties, Khamenei emphasized its symbolic weight and warned, "such an action can be repeated in the future too." 
"Zionist Regime Would Be Completely Destroyed" ๐ฅ
"The US regime entered the war directly because it felt that if it didn't, the Zionist regime would be completely destroyed," Khamenei stated, claiming Washington's intervention was solely to prevent Israel's collapse. However, he maintained that the US "achieved no gains from this war," and instead, Iran had emerged victorious.
A Precarious Peace? ๐๏ธโก๏ธโ ๏ธ
This defiant stance from Tehran signals that despite the ceasefire, underlying tensions and a willingness for confrontation remain high. Khamenei warned that any future aggression against Iran would "come at a great cost." He further asserted that Iran has "access to key US centers in the region and can take action whenever it deems necessary." This strong rhetoric sets a challenging tone for future interactions in the volatile Middle East. The international community will be closely watching to see how this warning influences regional dynamics and diplomatic efforts in the aftermath of the intense period of co
nflict.
