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TEHRAN, Iran โ June 26, 2025 โ In a scorching address that marked his first public statements since the recent ceasefire with Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a stark and defiant message to the United States today. He declared that Iran "will never surrender to America" and issued a potent threat: US military bases in the region will face attack if the Islamic Republic is subjected to further aggression. ๐ฅ
Victory Claimed, US "Slapped" ๐ฅ
Speaking on state television, Khamenei celebrated what he called Iran's "victory" over Israel. He sharply criticized direct US involvement in the recent hostilities, describing it as "a heavy slap to America's face." This fiery rhetoric comes just days after a tense ceasefire took hold following intense exchanges between Iran and Israel, which saw the US intervene with strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
US Bases in the Crosshairs ๐ฏ
Khamenei ominously highlighted Iran's capability to reach major US military bases, calling it a significant achievement. He warned that such actions could be "repeated in the future if aggression is renewed." This appears to be a direct nod to a recent Iranian missile attack on Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, a massive US military installation in the Middle East. While US officials confirmed receiving advance warning, preventing casualties, Khamenei's comments underline Iran's perceived ability and readiness to target American assets. ๐
"Surrender Will Never Happen!" ๐ช
The Supreme Leader unequivocally rejected any notion of Iran capitulating to US demands. "The American president indicated in one of his statements that Iran must surrender. Surrender! It is no longer a question of enrichment, nor of the nuclear industry, but of the surrender of Iran," Khamenei thundered. He then declared with absolute conviction, "Such an event will never happen. It will never happen. Our nation is powerful."
Dismissing US Claims & "Showmanship" ๐ญ
He also brushed aside claims by US President Donald Trump regarding the destruction of Iran's nuclear program. Khamenei asserted that the US gained "no achievement from this war" and that the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused "nothing significant." He accused the US of "exaggerating events in unusual ways," implying a need for "showmanship" in Trump's approach.
A Resolute Stance Amidst High Tensions ๐
Ayatollah Khamenei's address underscores a deeply entrenched position of resistance against perceived American pressure and interference. He argued that while enemies use excuses like missiles or the nuclear program, their true goal is Iran's surrender.
These strong remarks from the Supreme Leader arrive at a critical juncture, with Middle Eastern tensions remaining exceptionally high despite the recent ceasefire. While the US has hinted at a willingness for talks, Khamenei's latest pronouncements signal that Iran remains steadfast in its defiant posture and prepared to retaliate forcefully against any perceived threats to its sovereignty or interests. The implications of these warnings for regional stability and future US-Iran relations are a subject of significant internationa
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