Iran's Khamenei Claims Victory Over Israel, Warns of Future Retaliation Against U.S.

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Iran's Khamenei Claims Victory Over Israel, Warns of Future Retaliation Against U.S.

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Iran's Khamenei Claims Victory Over Israel, Warns of Future Retaliation Against U.S.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims Iran "delivered a hand slap" to the U.S.
Warns of retaliation if the U.S. attacks again, referencing missile strikes.
Khamenei's statements come after a ceasefire with Israel.

In his first public statement since the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory for Iran, asserting that the nation had “delivered a hand slap to America’s face.” He criticized U.S. intervention in the conflict, asserting that it showed fear of the potential destruction of the “Zionist regime,” and stated that the U.S. “achieved no gains from this war,” according to South China Morning Post and HuffPost.

Khamenei made his statements during a video broadcast from an undisclosed location, where he warned of future retaliation against any U.S. attacks on Iranian territory. He noted, “Should any aggression occur, the enemy will definitely pay a heavy price,” emphasizing Iran's capability to strike back at American military bases in the region, according to Los Angeles Times and Reuters.

The remarks came after the recent conflict, which saw Iran launch missile strikes that targeted an American base in Qatar, though resulting in no casualties. Khamenei's tone reflected a more resilient posture against perceived threats, declaring, “The Islamic Republic slapped America in the face,” according to HuffPost and Los Angeles Times.