Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has publicly addressed the recent Israeli airstrikes that targeted his country. In a strong message delivered on Friday, he condemned the attacks, describing them as a "dirty and bloody" act against Iran. Khamenei stated that the Israeli regime has shown its true nature by hitting residential areas and warned that it should prepare for severe consequences. He assured that Iran’s armed forces would respond decisively.
The strikes reportedly resulted in the deaths of several Iranian leaders and scientists. Khamenei expressed confidence that their colleagues would quickly step back into their roles, indicating that the Iranian leadership remains resilient despite the losses. He characterized the Israeli actions as a grave mistake that would lead to a "bitter and painful fate" for Israel.
In related developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new military operation against Iran, named “Rising Lion.” He explained in a video statement that Israel acted in self-defense, targeting Iranian nuclear sites and military facilities. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would not allow itself to be victimized by what he described as a potential nuclear threat from Iran.
U.S. officials have clarified that the United States was not involved in Israel’s military actions. Senator Marco Rubio stated that the strikes were a unilateral decision by Israel and that the primary focus of the U.S. remains on protecting American personnel in the region.
This escalation in conflict highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The situation remains fluid, with both sides preparing for potential further actions in the days to come.