Iran Warns Israel After Threats Against Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran has warned Israel that any threat to the people and leadership will trigger an immediate and forceful response. In a recent statement, Israeli Defence Minister Katz has suggested that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had become a potential target. Responding to the remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the terms outlined in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding were clear and publicly available, while also asserting that US President Donald Trump had committed Washington to restraining its allies in Tel Aviv. He warned that if Israel disregarded those commitments, Iran would respond forcefully and make its position clear. According to comments reported by Israeli media earlier this week, Katz accused Iran of attempting to gain advantages during negotiations, describing Iranian officials as skilled negotiators seeking concessions. He also reiterated Israel’s stance that it would not permit Tehran to develop nuclear weapons capabilities. The Israeli defence minister further stated that Israel reserves the option of launching additional military action against Iran if it believes such action is necessary, despite diplomatic initiatives currently being pursued by the United States. Katz said Israel had already carried out two preventive strikes targeting Iran and warned that a third operation could follow if circumstances demanded. In response, Araghchi issued a stern warning, stating that any threat directed at Iran’s leadership or its people would trigger an immediate and powerful retaliation from Tehran. Iran Rejects Outside Role in Strait of Hormuz Mine Clearance