Middle East

Iran Supreme Leader Says ‘Crushing Response’ Awaits US, Israel

  • Ayatollah Ali Khamanei sharpens rhetoric on Israel strikes
  • Israel’s Oct. 26 strike on Iran killed at least five people

A banner in Veliasr Square in Tehran.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader escalated his rhetoric, warning of a “crushing response” to the country’s enemies - including the US - following Israel’s missile strike on the country a week ago.

“Enemies, whether the Zionist regime or the United States, will undoubtedly receive a crushing response for their actions against Iran and the Resistance Front,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a speech in Tehran on Saturday, state television reported.