Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Saturday that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to confront Israel. He assured that the entire Iranian leadership and the people are united behind the military.
Khamenei Blames Israel for Aggression
In a series of posts on X, Khamenei accused Israel of committing a serious mistake. He wrote, “The Zionist regime has made a big mistake, a grave error, and committed a reckless act. By God’s grace, the consequences of this will bring that regime to ruin.” He also vowed justice for those killed in recent attacks, saying, “The Iranian nation won’t permit the blood of its valued martyrs to go unavenged, nor will it ignore the violation of its airspace.”
Iran Promises Fierce Response
Khamenei made it clear that Iran would retaliate without hesitation. “Today, we must give a strong response to the evil, despicable, terrorist Zionist identity. God willing, we will respond with strength, and will show no mercy to them. Life will definitely become bitter for the Zionists,” he said. He warned that Israel “will not escape safely from the heinous crime they’ve committed.”
Iran’s Armed Forces Backed by Leadership
Khamenei praised Iran’s military and promised that they would strike hard. “This is a certainty that the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces will deal heavy blows to this evil Zionist enemy. The Iranian people are with us. They support the Armed Forces, and the Islamic Republic will triumph over the Zionist regime, by the will of God,” he added. He assured the public, “Let the dear Iranian nation know this, be certain and assured that every effort will be made in this regard.”
Violence Flares Between Iran and Israel
Khamenei’s remarks came after recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets and Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks. According to the Times of Israel, one woman was killed and five others were injured during the latest round of Iranian strikes on Friday.
