Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued a strong warning to the United States, stating unequivocally that any direct involvement in the ongoing conflict would be a grave miscalculation with serious consequences. Speaking amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Khamenei declared that American interference in the current confrontation would be “100 percent to its own detriment,” stressing that the level of damage the United States would incur would far exceed any harm that may befall Iran.
His comments come at a time when fears are mounting over the possibility of a broader war, following increased hostilities between Israel and Iran. Khamenei’s remarks reflect Tehran’s position that it will not back down under pressure and is prepared to defend its interests if provoked. The warning also signals Iran’s readiness to escalate its response should the United States move from rhetoric to military engagement.
Observers believe the statement is not only directed at Washington but also aimed at discouraging regional and international actors from further fuelling the crisis. As diplomatic channels grow increasingly strained, the possibility of de-escalation appears uncertain, with both Tehran and Washington trading sharp warnings amid a deeply volatile atmosphere.
