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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Wednesday that any direct US involvement in the conflict with Israel will have “irreparable consequences,” Anadolu reports. “The Zionist entity (Israel) has made a grave mistake and will face consequences,” Khamenei said in a televised speech. He said that Iran will not forgive the violation of the country’s airspace or the blood of its “martyrs.” On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” “Those familiar with Iran’s history and people know better than to speak the language of threats,” Khamenei said. “The Americans must understand that any military intervention will undoubtedly bring irreversible harm. They should know that Iran will not surrender, and any US strike will cost the Americans […]
