Enemies made a grave mistake attacking Iran, must face consequences: Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a strong warning to Israel, vowing continued retaliation in the wake of the recent attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

In his first public reaction since the strike, Khamenei declared that Israel had committed a "grave mistake and would face consequences."

"The Zionist enemy made a big mistake by attacking Iran — a major crime," Khamenei said in a post shared on social media. "They must be punished, and they are being punished now."

The statement was accompanied by a graphic image depicting a flaming skull adorned with the Star of David, set against a backdrop of burning buildings — a stark visual symbolizing Iran’s fury over the attack.

Though Khamenei did not directly reference specific actions taken by Iran in retaliation, his words suggest Tehran is prepared to escalate its response. His post comes amid heightened regional tensions, following reports of a covert operation allegedly targeting key nuclear infrastructure in Iran.

The Iranian leadership has blamed both Israel and the United States for the attack, warning of broader repercussions if aggression continues. The U.S. State Department, meanwhile, has issued a global security alert for American citizens, citing increased risks of retaliation and unrest following the incident.