In a stern address to students in Tehran, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed that both Israel and the United States would face a \"teeth-breaking response\" for their actions against Iran and the \"resistance front.\" This declaration underscores the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Khamenei emphasized Iran's preparedness with comprehensive military, political, and logistical measures to counter what he described as \"global arrogance,\" a term often used by Iranian officials to reference the U.S. and its allies. He urged the Iranian populace to confront this perceived arrogance decisively.
Referring to recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon, Khamenei criticized the U.S. support for these actions, calling it a manifestation of the \"hypocrisy of American human rights claims.\" This condemnation aligns with Iran's long-standing opposition to U.S. foreign policy in the region.
In retaliation, the Israel Defense Forces announced last week that they conducted \"precise and targeted\" air strikes on Iranian targets in response to recent attacks. Iran's air defense headquarters reported that these strikes resulted in only \"limited damage,\" showcasing their defensive capabilities.
Further heightening the situation, the U.S. military confirmed the arrival of American B-52 bombers in the Middle East on Saturday, signaling a potential escalation in military readiness.
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