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Iran’s Khamenei Says US Strike Would Spark Regional War
(MENAFN) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning Sunday that any American military assault on Iran would unleash widespread conflict across the region.
"If the US initiates a war this time, it would spill over across the entire region," Khamenei addressed a meeting in Tehran ahead of the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which ended the Pahlavi rule.
The Supreme Leader downplayed Washington's naval deployments to the Persian Gulf, characterizing such maneuvers as "nothing new."
Khamenei said that American officials have repeatedly issued similar warnings in the past, often claiming that "all options are on the table," including military action.
"Now this man too constantly claims that 'we brought warships' and so on," Khamenei said, referring to US President Donald Trump.
"The Iranian nation should not be frightened by such things. The people of Iran are not influenced by these threats."
Wednesday brought a provocative social media declaration from Trump, who announced a massive "armada" was heading toward Iran while demanding Tehran enter immediate negotiations.
The pronouncement triggered speculation regarding potential US military action, generating forceful responses from Iranian leadership and spurring intensive regional diplomatic efforts.
Khamenei stressed that Iran would not be the initiator of any war and "does not seek to attack any country," warning that it would "deliver a firm blow to anyone who attacks or harasses it."
Turning to recent domestic unrest, Khamenei described the demonstrations as "similar to a coup" that was ultimately thwarted. He claimed that the unrest aimed to "destroy sensitive and effective centers involved in running the country."
Tehran has accused the US and Israel of supporting what authorities label "rioters" and "terrorists" responsible for violent incidents during protests.
Yet amid escalating strike fears, indicators suggest potential de-escalation.
Saturday brought comments from Iran's senior official Ali Larijani stating that a "structured framework" for negotiations is "taking shape and moving forward," while dismissing what he described as excessive media hype.
Trump also told reporters that Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington.
Larijani traveled to Moscow for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though meeting specifics remain undisclosed.
"If the US initiates a war this time, it would spill over across the entire region," Khamenei addressed a meeting in Tehran ahead of the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which ended the Pahlavi rule.
The Supreme Leader downplayed Washington's naval deployments to the Persian Gulf, characterizing such maneuvers as "nothing new."
Khamenei said that American officials have repeatedly issued similar warnings in the past, often claiming that "all options are on the table," including military action.
"Now this man too constantly claims that 'we brought warships' and so on," Khamenei said, referring to US President Donald Trump.
"The Iranian nation should not be frightened by such things. The people of Iran are not influenced by these threats."
Wednesday brought a provocative social media declaration from Trump, who announced a massive "armada" was heading toward Iran while demanding Tehran enter immediate negotiations.
The pronouncement triggered speculation regarding potential US military action, generating forceful responses from Iranian leadership and spurring intensive regional diplomatic efforts.
Khamenei stressed that Iran would not be the initiator of any war and "does not seek to attack any country," warning that it would "deliver a firm blow to anyone who attacks or harasses it."
Turning to recent domestic unrest, Khamenei described the demonstrations as "similar to a coup" that was ultimately thwarted. He claimed that the unrest aimed to "destroy sensitive and effective centers involved in running the country."
Tehran has accused the US and Israel of supporting what authorities label "rioters" and "terrorists" responsible for violent incidents during protests.
Yet amid escalating strike fears, indicators suggest potential de-escalation.
Saturday brought comments from Iran's senior official Ali Larijani stating that a "structured framework" for negotiations is "taking shape and moving forward," while dismissing what he described as excessive media hype.
Trump also told reporters that Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington.
Larijani traveled to Moscow for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though meeting specifics remain undisclosed.
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