Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a defiant national address yesterday, declaring that Iran will “never surrender to any imposition from anyone”, and warning the United States that any military action would cause “irreparable damage”.
His remarks came six days into the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Khamenei criticized President Trump’s demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”, calling it “unacceptable”, and also condemned Israel for launching military strikes while Tehran was engaged in nuclear negotiations with Washington.
“This nation will never surrender to any imposition from anyone. America should know that any military intervention will undoubtedly result in irreparable damage,” he declared.
Iran’s Mission to the United Nations echoed Khamenei’s tone in a post on X, stating:
“No Iran’s official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of White House. The only thing more despicable as his (Trump) lies is his threat to take out Iran’s supreme leader.”
“Iran does not negotiate under duress, shall not accept peace under duress, and certainly not with a has‑been warmonger clinging to relevance. Iran shall respond to any threat with a counter‑threat, and to any action with reciprocal measure”
