Iranian Supreme Leader Declares Victory Over Israel and US, Warns of Further Retaliation

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei delivered his first televised address since the recent ceasefire, asserting Iran's victory in the conflict with Israel and the United States. During his speech, Khamenei claimed that Israel was on the brink of collapse and that Iran's nuclear sites remained fully operational and undamaged. He further stated that the United States had failed to achieve any significant gains in the recent hostilities. The Supreme Leader also referenced a 'strong slap' delivered to Washington, indicating a retaliatory action, and warned of future attacks on American bases should further aggression occur. The address, widely circulated on official Iranian media channels, included various visual elements such as military parades, satellite imagery of nuclear facilities, and scenes depicting damage from what Iran described as successful strikes. These statements come amidst ongoing regional tensions and international efforts to de-escalate the conflict.