
Iran's Supreme Leader has warned the United States that it will face 'unforgettable lessons' if attacks on Iranian soil continue. The statement, carried by state media on Sunday, comes after what Tehran describes as a series of US breaches of diplomatic norms.
The Supreme Leader's office released a pointed message directed at former US President Donald Trump. It declared that Trump's signature on any agreement or document is now 'worthless' in the eyes of the Iranian leadership.
In a separate but coordinated statement, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the Supreme Leader, publicly mocked the credibility of the former US president. 'Trump's sign is devoid of credibility,' he said, according to reports from NDTV.
These remarks signal a hardening of Iran's political stance. The leadership appears to be closing ranks, projecting unity against what it frames as American aggression.
The exchange is the latest in a sharp escalation between the two nations. Reports indicate that the US has carried out strikes on Iranian positions, though the exact scope of the attacks remains unclear. Officials in Tehran have not yet confirmed specific military targets or casualty figures.
The Supreme Leader's threat of 'unforgettable lessons' echoes past rhetoric used before Iranian retaliatory actions against US assets in the region. This has raised concerns in West Asia about a broader conflict.
Neighbouring countries are watching the situation closely. The Gulf states, already wary of instability, have urged restraint from both sides. Iraq has called for an emergency meeting of regional foreign ministers.
Analysts point out that the timing of the Supreme Leader's statement coincides with increased naval movements in the Strait of Hormuz. A fifth of the world's oil passes through this chokepoint. Any disruption could send global energy prices soaring.
The coming hours will be critical. Iran's parliament is set to hold a closed session to discuss the US strikes and the leadership's response. Meanwhile, Washington has not issued an official reaction to the Supreme Leader's latest warning.
All eyes are now on whether Tehran will follow through on its threat or opt for a more measured diplomatic rebuke. The region remains on edge, waiting for the next move.