Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei calls Israel ‘dog on a leash' of US, threatens ‘bigger blow' to foes
Referring to Israel as 'dog on a leash' of the United States, Ali Khamenei said the fight against the United States and Benjamin Netanyahu was praiseworthy.
In a statement published on his website, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel's attacks during last month's 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic republic's system and spark unrest to topple it.
'The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran,' said Khamenei. He said the move was meant to stir 'unrest and bring people into the streets to overthrow the system.'
Targeting the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on the Iranian soil, Khamenei said America is 'an accomplice to Israel's crimes'. Calling Israel a 'cancerous tumour', Khamenei hinted at Iran's readiness to answer back if struck again.
'Iran is capable to give bigger blow to its adversaries than seen in Iran-Israel war. Iran is ready to respond to any renewed military attack,' the Supreme Leader said.
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