Iran's Khamenei Claims US Strikes Against Nuclear Facilities Were Futile

Thu Jun 26 2025 23:21:09 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Iran's Khamenei Claims US Strikes Against Nuclear Facilities Were Futile

Iran's supreme leader asserts the US achieved nothing from military strikes in a recent public address following a ceasefire with Israel.


In a defiant speech, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that the US military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities were ineffective and resulted in no significant setbacks to the country’s nuclear program. This was his first major statement since a ceasefire was brokered between Israel and Iran, marking a tense moment in Middle Eastern politics.

Khamenei characterized the US retaliatory strike on a military base in Qatar as a successful blow against American interests, declaring that Iran would respond to future attacks with similar force. This addresses ongoing tensions that escalated with threats and military exchanges between Iran and Israel. Despite US claims of extensive damage to Iranian nuclear capabilities, Khamenei asserted that these actions did not meet their objectives, while the situation in Iran continues to evolve amid calls for changes in interactions with nuclear inspectors.

In recent military exchanges, the US and Israel sought to dismantle parts of Iran’s nuclear program, leading to significant casualties and shifts in geopolitical alliances. Khamenei's statements reflect a continued commitment to Iran's nuclear aspirations, framed as peaceful, while emphasizing military readiness against foreign hostility.

A new parliamentary bill passed by Iran calls for halting cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), further aggravating tensions as Khamenei framed Iran's nuclear actions as defensive. With the backdrop of bloodshed and evolving conflict, conversations about nuclear capabilities and defense strategies remain critical in shaping regional futures.

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