Khamenei Declares Victory and Issues Warnings

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public address since the ceasefire. He declared Iran’s “victory” over Israel and the US, stating that Iran delivered a “heavy slap to America’s face” with its strike on a US airbase in Qatar (which reportedly caused no casualties). He warned against any future attacks, asserting that Iran would “never surrender” and that any aggression would incur a “heavy price.” This statement underscores Iran’s defiant stance and its perception of the conflict’s outcome.