"Israel Must Be Punished for Its Mistake, a Major Retribution Awaits" – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

"Israel Must Be Punished for Its Mistake, a Major Retribution Awaits" – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
[Tehran | June 23, 2025]

On Sunday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a direct warning, declaring that Israel “must be punished” and that this punishment will continue. He stated:
“The Zionist enemy has committed a grave mistake, a major crime; it must be punished and is already being punished — right now.”

He delivered this message via social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he wrote:
“The punishment is ongoing.”

His remarks come at a time when Israel claimed that Iran launched a missile toward its territory. In response, Israel is reportedly preparing for retaliatory military action.

Tensions between Iran and Israel have sharply escalated in recent weeks. The situation reached a boiling point after the United States launched a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Israel claims it is taking defensive measures in the interest of national security, while Iran asserts its actions are a form of “preemptive retaliation.”

Analysts have issued warnings that this cycle of attacks and threats could spiral into a dangerous conflict, destabilizing the entire Middle East region.