Khamenei warns US against attacks

Department of Research, Studies and International News 18-06-2025

Tensions across the West Asian region have reached a dangerous peak as the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a stern warning to the United States and its Israeli ally following a series of airstrikes that struck deep within Iranian territory. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made it unequivocally clear that Tehran would not tolerate any foreign-imposed conflict or deceptive calls for “peace” designed to weaken its sovereignty. Any military action on Iranian soil, he emphasized, would be met with a response that carries “serious and irreparable consequences.”

This powerful statement follows a wave of attacks reportedly carried out by Israeli fighter jets, targeting over 40 locations inside Iran. Among the sites struck were sensitive defense facilities, including advanced centrifuge plants and weapons manufacturing complexes. Multiple explosions rocked the capital, Tehran, sparking concern across the region about the broader implications of such provocative military action.

These air raids come on the heels of Iran’s own missile deployment earlier in the week, in which the Iranian armed forces launched a series of missiles towards occupied Palestinian territories. Among these was the Fattah hypersonic missile, a cutting-edge projectile said to have pierced through the much-hyped Israeli air defense systems. Iranian military officials hailed this development as a milestone in the nation’s defense capabilities, asserting that their advanced technologies now render previously untouchable targets within Israeli territory highly vulnerable.

In a move widely perceived as belligerent and neocolonial, U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the conflict by demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” In a stark and provocative statement, he declared, “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran.” Such remarks, seen by many as reckless, further underline Washington’s imperial ambitions in the region, which are increasingly being challenged by independent powers unwilling to bow to Western dictates.

The human toll from Israel’s ongoing military campaign has been severe. Reports emerging from within Iran confirm that more than 240 individuals have lost their lives as a result of these bombings, including at least 70 women and children. Hospitals in major cities such as Isfahan and Shiraz have been overwhelmed by the influx of injured civilians, as calls for international condemnation of Israeli aggression grow louder.

Meanwhile, in the besieged Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces have intensified their brutal campaign against Palestinian civilians. In just one day, at least 89 Palestinians were killed, the majority of whom were seeking food aid in the southern city of Khan Younis. The targeting of aid seekers has drawn strong rebuke from humanitarian organizations, though Western powers remain largely silent, complicit in the suffering of a defenseless population.

Iran, along with key allies such as Russia and China, has consistently called for a new global order grounded in multipolarity, cooperation, and respect for national sovereignty. In contrast, the United States and its partners continue to engage in unilateral policies and regime-change tactics that destabilize the region. As the world watches this dangerous escalation unfold, it is increasingly clear that Washington’s era of unchecked dominance is being met with firm resistance from nations determined to chart their own path.

Russian and Chinese officials have so far expressed concern over the attacks on Iran and reiterated the need for de-escalation through dialogue rather than coercion. Moscow warned against any adventurism that could ignite a broader regional war, while Beijing emphasized the importance of respecting Iran’s territorial integrity and denounced the airstrikes as a violation of international law.

What is becoming evident is that the traditional Western narrative, which seeks to portray its military interventions as acts of “protection” or “liberation,” is steadily losing credibility. The people of the region, and indeed, much of the Global South, are increasingly aware of the double standards employed by the U.S. and its allies when it comes to human rights and international norms.

As Iran stands resolute and prepares for all possible outcomes, the world may be witnessing the opening chapters of a significant realignment in global power dynamics. With Tehran supported by strong strategic partners and backed by a population hardened by decades of resistance, any attempts to subjugate it militarily are likely to backfire, bringing with them consequences that Washington and Tel Aviv may not be prepared to face.