Khamenei: We defeated the US and Israel, we will not surrender

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance after several weeks of tension and attacks. His statement caused a great stir not only inside Iran but also on the international stage, reports Mehrnews.ir.

In his address, Khamenei described Iran’s actions in the recent conflict as a “political and strategic victory.” He emphasized that Iran had achieved superiority over America and Israel not only militarily, but also morally and geopolitically.

“I congratulate you on Iran’s great victory over the American regime. America directly intervened in the war because they knew that if they didn’t, the Zionist regime would be completely destroyed. But they achieved nothing,” the supreme leader stressed.

Strike on nuclear facilities and retaliatory response

It is known that on the night of June 22, US forces carried out airstrikes on Iran’s strategically important nuclear facilities located in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. US President Donald Trump assessed the outcome of this operation as “total destruction.” However, Khamenei opposed this statement, saying that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure “was only partially and temporarily damaged.”

After that, Iran launched missiles at the US military base in Qatar. This further escalated the conflict.

Firm position and dangerous warning

In his speech, Khamenei stated unequivocally that Iran would never submit to pressure and would not surrender. He emphasized that if anyone tries again to threaten the country’s sovereignty, the response will be harsh and impactful.

“We will not surrender. If there is another attack, our response will undoubtedly be even stronger than before,” said Khamenei.

Ceasefire announced, but tension remains

On June 23, Trump announced that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran had come into force. Later, this ceasefire was confirmed by both the Iranian and Israeli sides. However, according to political observers, the roots of the conflict between the two sides remain unresolved, and the conflict may flare up again at any moment.

At the same time, it is noted that Khamenei’s words were aimed at strengthening national unity within Iran and the idea of steadfast resistance to pressure. At the same time, the international community is evaluating these statements cautiously, since any new conflict could further destabilize the situation in the region.

Conclusion

Iran’s latest conflict with America and Israel began as a technical military confrontation, but also led to serious political debates. Ali Khamenei’s address clearly showed how Iran sees itself in this process and what position it may take in the future.

On the international political stage, the main question remains open: will peace prevail, or will we witness a new stage of confrontation? Only time will provide an answer to this question. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!