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SAT · 2026-07-18 · 18:55 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0718-94039
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Iran supreme leader warns of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if US attacks continue

Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned the United States of "unforgettable lessons" if US attacks continue, stating that Washington has repeatedly violated a recent memorandum of understanding. In a statement read on state television, Khamenei declared President Trump's signature "utterly worthless and invalid," characterizing US foreign policy as driven by "bullying, hegemonism and savagery." The supreme leader asserted that Iran and its regional allies would inflict significant costs on the US if it persists in its actions.

Daniel Khalili-TariAl JazeeraFiled 2026-07-18 · 18:55 GMTLean · CenterRead · 2 min
Iran supreme leader warns of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if US attacks continue
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Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned the United States of "unforgettable lessons" if US attacks continue, stating that Washington has repeatedly violated a recent memorandum of understanding. In a statement read on state television, Khamenei declared President Trump's signature "utterly worthless and invalid," characterizing US foreign policy as driven by "bullying, hegemonism and savagery." The supreme leader asserted that Iran and its regional allies would inflict significant costs on the US if it persists in its actions. The article notes that the US has escalated attacks on civilian infrastructure, while Iran has responded by striking civilian infrastructure in Kuwait. This conflict, which began in February, is viewed as existential by Iran's leadership.

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Mojtaba Khamenei states Trump's signature is 'worthless' and 'bullying' is a core US foreign policy element.

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Iran's supreme leader warns the US will suffer 'unforgettable lessons' if attacks continue.

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The US-Israeli war on Iran is seen as existential by the country's senior leadership.

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The US has escalated attacks on civilian infrastructure, including bridges, railway lines, and water desalination plants.

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Tehran has responded by striking civilian infrastructure in Kuwait, causing rationing of electricity.

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Iran supreme leader warns of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if US attacks continueMojtaba Khamenei says Trump’s signature is ‘worthless’ and that ‘bullying’ is a core element of US foreign policy.Iran’s supreme leader has warned that the United States will suffer “unforgettable lessons” at the hands of Tehran and its regional allies, accusing the US of repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries.A written statement attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei was read out on state television on Saturday, in which the supreme leader said Washington’s breaches of last month’s MoU showed that President Donald Trump’s signature was “utterly worthless and invalid”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Can the US and Iran reach a lasting deal to end the conflict?list 2 of 3A seventh night of US strikes cuts water to villages in Iran’s southlist 3 of 3What to expect after the US reimposes naval blockade on Iran’s ports?end of list“The repeated breach of agreements by the Great Satan vis-a-vis the accord has once again proven to all that the signature of the President of America is now utterly worthless and invalid, and that bullying, hegemonism and savagery are inseparable components of the American creed and doctrine,” the statement read.“Now that the American enemy is seeking to foment war and suffer heavier costs and further humiliation, it should know that the dear nation of Iran and the Resistance Front hold unforgettable lessons for it,” it added.The US dramatically escalated its attacks on Iran this week by targeting civilian infrastructure, including bridges, railway lines and water desalination plants.Tehran has responded by successfully striking civilian infrastructure in Kuwait, with authorities there urging everyone to ration electricity.The Iran" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="38342" data-entity-type="event">US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February, is seen as existential by the country’s senior leadership.Tehran has shown no sign of caving to the increasing demands from the Trump administration, as regional countries continue to push for an end to the conflict behind the scenes.
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