Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows Punishment for Israel After U.S. Strikes

In Brief:

Ayatollah Khamenei says Israel has committed a “grave crime” and must be punished.

Statement follows U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities amid escalating tensions.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning on social media following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Referring to Israel as the “Zionist enemy,” Khamenei declared that it had made a serious mistake and committed a grave crime, adding that it “must be punished.” The statement signals a further escalation in rhetoric and potential military action, as Iran reels from coordinated attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces. The international community now closely watches for Iran’s next move in the rapidly intensifying regional conflict.

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