Iran is in a bad spot right now. They’re desperate to strike back.
And Iran just called Trump this one name that will fill you with rage.
Iran Defies Trump’s Threats, Rejects Surrender in Israel Conflict
Tensions between Iran and the United States reached a boiling point on Wednesday as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fiercely rejected President Trump’s calls for Tehran to capitulate in its ongoing conflict with Israel. In a statement posted on X, Khamenei dismissed Trump’s “absurd rhetoric” and insisted that Iran would not be intimidated.
“The US President threatens us. With his absurd rhetoric, he demands that the Iranian people surrender to him. They should make threats against those who are afraid of being threatened. The Iranian nation isn’t frightened by such threats,” Khamenei declared.
The US President threatens us. With his absurd rhetoric, he demands that the Iranian people surrender to him.
They should make threats against those who are afraid of being threatened. The Iranian nation isn’t frightened by such threats.— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 18, 2025
Warnings of Dire Consequences
Khamenei warned that any U.S. military action would lead to “serious irreparable consequences,” asserting that the damage to the U.S. would far outweigh any harm Iran might face. “The US entering in this matter is 100% to its own detriment. The damage it will suffer will be far greater than any harm that Iran may encounter,” he stated.
The Supreme Leader also suggested growing suspicions of U.S. involvement in Israel’s recent actions, saying, “It was already suspected that the US was involved in the malicious move carried out by the Zionist regime, but considering their recent remarks, this suspicion is growing stronger day by day.”
Iran Rejects Negotiation Claims
Later that day, Iran’s government, facing a dwindling missile stockpile, strongly rebuked Trump’s claims that Tehran was open to negotiations. Iran’s mission to the United Nations took to X to dismiss the idea of sending a delegation to Washington.
“No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House,” the statement read. “The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to ‘take out’ Iran’s Supreme Leader.”
The mission added, “Iran does NOT negotiate under duress, shall NOT accept peace under duress, and certainly NOT with a has-been warmonger clinging to relevance,” directly targeting Trump.
The exchange followed Trump’s morning post on Truth Social, where he demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and claimed to know the whereabouts of Khamenei.
“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (k*ll!), at least not for now,” Trump wrote, adding a warning against attacks on civilians or U.S. soldiers. “Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Trump’s remarks came after he initially distanced himself from Israel’s surprise attack on Friday, which sparked the current conflict. However, in recent days, he has pushed for a resolution far beyond a simple ceasefire.
In a recorded speech aired on Iranian state television, Khamenei reiterated his defiance. “Intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language because the Iranian nation will not surrender,” he said. He further cautioned that U.S. military intervention would result in “irreparable damage.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, warned in an Al Jazeera interview that U.S. involvement could ignite “all-out war” in the region. While Baghaei did not elaborate, the presence of thousands of U.S. troops in nearby countries within range of Iran’s arsenal emphasizezs the high stakes of the escalating rhetoric.
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