Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran does not start wars, but will respond decisively to any aggression

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, affirmed on Sunday that his country does not seek to start wars, does not attack any nation, and does not wish injustice upon anyone.

In a post on “X” platform, , Khamenei stated that if any party launches an attack or inflicts harm upon Iran, the Iranian people will respond with a decisive blow.

Earlier that day, the Iranian leader said that the Americans should know that if they ignite a war, this time it will be a regional war.

The Tasnim International News Agency quoted Khamenei as saying during a meeting with a large gathering of citizens: “Let the Americans know that if they initiate a war, this time it will be a regional war.”