In a bold and defiant address to the nation, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Iran’s unconditional surrender amid the ongoing military conflict with Israel. Labeling the demand as “delusional,” Khamenei warned that any U.S. military action against Iran would trigger “irreparable consequences.”
Khamenei’s televised remarks come just hours after Trump, speaking at a press briefing, claimed that the U.S. has “complete control over Iranian skies” and urged Iran to surrender to prevent further devastation. The Iranian leader firmly rejected the ultimatum, stating, “We will not surrender. This nation has resisted for decades and will continue to resist. Any aggression against Iran will face a response that America has never witnessed before.”
The speech coincided with reports of escalating Israeli airstrikes across Tehran, including hits on critical military and nuclear infrastructure. Thousands of civilians have reportedly fled the capital fearing further attacks, and Iranian retaliation has already begun in the form of missile strikes targeting Israeli military installations.
Khamenei also took aim at international powers, condemning what he described as “Western hypocrisy” and accusing the U.S. of attempting to destabilize the region under the guise of defending democracy and peace.
As tensions rise, regional stability hangs in the balance, with diplomatic channels nearly frozen and military posturing intensifying by the hour. Meanwhile, world leaders at the G7 summit have expressed growing concern over the possibility of direct confrontation between Iran and the U.S., urging restraint and dialogue before the situation spirals into a full-scale war.
