Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, spoke to the public for the first time since the cease-fire with Israel. He warned the US against any military action, describing Iran’s attack on a US facility in Qatar as a “slap in America’s face.” The address, which was broadcast on Iranian official media, marked his return from a week of hiding due to heavy combat in the region.
Khamenei’s statements indicated that Iran would be willing to go even further if it felt threatened. He warned, “The enemy will definitely pay a heavy price,” demonstrating Iran’s considerable power in American strategic centers in the region.
Tensions remained weak during the ceasefire
Following a devastating US strike on Iran’s nuclear plants, a 12-day cease-fire was established. President Donald Trump claimed that these strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program, but the International Atomic Energy Agency’s chairman, Rafael Grossi, stated that the damage was severe but not total. Grossi told French radio station RFI that “annihilated is too much,” but it had “suffered enormous damage”
The restoration of airspace and the civilian toll indicate that things are gradually returning to normal.
According to Tehran, more than 600 people killed in Iran, but human rights groups believe the figure is higher. The partial reopening of Iran’s airspace and the resumption to normal life in Tehran indicate a potential shift toward calm.
An Uncertain Path for Diplomacy Ahead
Trump hinted that the United States and Iran will talk directly next week, but Tehran has not responded. Experts predict that any conversation will be met with a lot of suspicion. Iran’s parliament has voted to limit cooperation with the IAEA, demonstrating that the government remains dedicated to its nuclear program despite pressure from other countries.
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