Khamenei Breaks Silence: Vows Fierce Response Amid Israel Strikes and Trump Assassination Plot”
Ayatollah Khamenei Responds to Rising Tensions Amid Israel-Iran Escalation Tehran, June 16, 2025 — As violence escalates between Israel and Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued strong warnings to regional adversaries while accusing Western powers, particularly the United States, of fueling unrest in the Middle East. In a televised address Sunday evening, Khamenei condemned what he described as “aggressive Zionist provocations” following a week of unprecedented Israeli airstrikes on Iranian soil. “The Islamic Republic will not tolerate continued violations of its sovereignty,” he said. “Any further aggression will be met with decisive and overwhelming retaliation.” “We Do Not Seek War, But We Will Not Be Silent” Khamenei emphasized Iran’s longstanding position that it does not seek war but will defend its territorial integrity at all costs. “Our patience has limits,” he added. “The enemy must understand that we are not a weak nation to be bullied.” His comments come da...