‘Americans should know that…': Iran's Khamenei warns Trump of ‘irreparable damage' in event of US strike
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning on Wednesday in response to US President Donald Trump's demand for Iran to surrender unconditionally. Khamenei cautioned that any military action by the United States would result in "serious and irreparable consequences."
In a message posted on X, Khamenei stated, "Those familiar with Iran's history would never address this nation with threats, as the Iranian people will never surrender. The Americans must understand that any military intervention will inflict irreversible damage."
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in power since 1989 and the final arbiter of all matters of state in Iran, has made few public pronouncements since Israel launched its assault on Friday.
Will not surrender, said a resolute Iran's Supreme Leader in response to Donald Trump's demand of unconditional surrender.
Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran's Khamenei was 'an easy target' for the US and Israel, he then ramped up his demands on Truth Social: 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!'
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is growing increasingly warm to using US military assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities and souring on the idea of a diplomatic solution to end Tehran's escalating conflict with Israel, two officials familiar with the ongoing discussions told CNN.
The new, more hawkish posture represents a significant shift in Trump's thinking, though the sources said Trump remains open to a diplomatic solution — if Iran makes significant concessions.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had issued a sharp warning to Israel on Tuesday, declaring that the country 'will be punished for its mistake,' according to a live broadcast of his address reported by Mehr News Agency.
While Khamenei did not specify the nature of the 'mistake,' his comments signal a strong retaliatory stance from Tehran.
'The Zionist regime must know that the era of hit-and-run is over,' Khamenei said. 'They will be punished for the crime they have committed.'
Khamenei said in a post on X: 'In the name of the noble Haidar, the battle begins.' Haidar is a name often used for Ali, who Shia Muslims consider the first Imam and successor to the prophet Mohammed.
Iran's leader also posted on his English-language X account 'We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy,' Khamenei.
Air defenses are repelling projectiles over Tehran after Israel's air force said it was carrying out strikes on the Iranian capital. Israelis were also warned about incoming Iranian missiles, and explosions were heard in Tel Aviv. See photos of the escalating conflict's impact.
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