Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tells Israel to expect ‘bitter and painful fate’ for Tehran strikes
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed revenge on Israel from strikes on Tehran and nuclear sites, saying ‘the powerful hand of the Islamic Republic’s armed forces’ is ready.
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed revenge on Israel from strikes on Tehran and nuclear sites, saying “the powerful hand of the Islamic Republic’s armed forces” is ready.
“The great nation of Iran!” the statement released through the Islamic Republic News Agency began.
“The Zionist regime, at dawn today, opened its dirty and bloody hand to a crime in our beloved country and revealed its evil nature more than ever by striking residential centres.
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“The powerful hand of the Islamic Republic’s armed forces will not abandon him, God willing.
“Several commanders and scientists were martyred in the enemy attacks. Their successors and colleagues will immediately resume their duties, God willing.
“With this crime, the Zionist regime prepared for itself a bitter and painful fate, and it will definitely receive it.”
