Iran's Khamenei issues direct warning to United States in Russian-language posts

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterJanuary 12, 2026 at 06:35 PM

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Amid escalating protests and rising tensions with the U.S., Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a warning to the United States via his Russian-language account on X on January 11th. Khamenei stated that the U.S. is miscalculating its approach toward Iran and will face defeat due to "erroneous planning." Analysts suggest this unusual platform underscores Iran's alignment with Russia as internal pressure mounts. The warning comes as protests within Iran have resulted in hundreds of deaths, according to human rights organizations, while the U.S., led by President Trump, has criticized Iran's response to the unrest and threatened strong action. Iranian leaders have accused the U.S. of interference and warned of retaliation against any U.S. military action.

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