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Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens 'Irreparable Harm' Amidst US Military Intervention Concerns

BBC NewsJune 18, 20256 min1,043,820 views
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Iran's Threat of Retaliation

  • ⚠️ Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned that any US military intervention in the conflict will result in 'irreparable harm'.
  • ⚡ This warning comes as President Trump is reportedly considering joining Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
  • 🗣️ Khamenei stated that Iranians are not a people who surrender, directly responding to Trump's call for unconditional surrender.

Escalating Military Actions

  • 💥 Israel has continued its assault on Iran for a sixth night, targeting facilities linked to its missile and nuclear programs, including a university connected to the Revolutionary Guards.
  • 🚀 Satellite images show a military base in Tabriz was struck.
  • ✈️ Air defenses in Tehran were seen in action, attempting to intercept incoming Israeli fire.

US Stance and Potential Involvement

  • 🇺🇸 President Trump has called for Iran's unconditional surrender and is reportedly considering direct US military involvement.
  • 🤔 Trump's potential involvement is seen as a defining moment, contrasting with his past campaign promises against foreign wars.
  • ❓ The White House has not yet issued a formal reaction, leaving the extent of US intentions unclear.

Impact on Civilians and International Response

  • 😥 Civilians in Tehran are experiencing terrifying times, with shops closed, quiet streets, and many hiding in basements or fleeing the capital.
  • 🕊️ Nobel Peace Prize winner Nagis Muhammadi described witnessing horrendous attacks with civilian deaths and a 'misogynist theocracy'.
  • ✈️ Repatriation flights are bringing Israelis stranded abroad back home, while many Iranians and foreign nationals are attempting to escape Iran.

Current Conflict Status

  • 📉 While Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel, the intensity has decreased, possibly due to the impact of Israeli air strikes on Iranian military capabilities.
  • 🇮🇱 Israel has eased some war-related restrictions, indicating a belief that the immediate threat from Iran has diminished, though schools and airspace remain closed.
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