Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday declared that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to confront Israel, stating that the entire nation and its leadership stand firmly behind the military amid escalating hostilities.
In a series of posts on X, Khamenei asserted, “The Zionist regime has made a big mistake, a grave error, and committed a reckless act. By God’s grace, the consequences of this will bring that regime to ruin. The Iranian nation won’t permit the blood of its valued martyrs to go unavenged, nor will it ignore the violation of its airspace. Our Armed Forces are ready, and the country’s officials and all the people are behind the Armed Forces.“
He warned that Iran will show no leniency in its response to Israel.
“Today, we must give a strong response to the evil, despicable, terrorist Zionist identity. God willing, we will respond with strength, and will show no mercy to them. Life will definitely become bitter for the Zionists. The Zionist regime will not escape safely from the heinous crime they’ve committed,” Khamenei wrote.
Promising fierce military action, the Iranian leader said,
“This is a certainty that the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces will deal heavy blows to this evil Zionist enemy. The Iranian people are with us. They support the Armed Forces, and the Islamic Republic will triumph over the Zionist regime, by the will of God. Let the dear Iranian nation know this, be certain and assured that every effort will be made in this regard.“
In a video address, Khamenei reiterated: “The Zionist regime will not escape safely from the heinous crime they’ve committed.“
These remarks follow the recent Israeli airstrikes in Iran and Iran’s missile retaliation on Friday. According to The Times of Israel, the latest Iranian missile barrage resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to five others.