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Rhiannon12866

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Sun Jun 22, 2025, 04:07 AM Jun 22

Khamenei Responds to U.S. Joining Iran-Israel Conflict - U.S. Bombs Iran - U.S.-Israel-Iran - U.S. vs. Iran



Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has responded to the U.S. bombing of Iran’s key nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — with a chilling warning.

Just hours after B-2 bombers struck Iranian facilities, Khamenei declared that "America will be held accountable" and accused both the U.S. and Israel of launching a war against Iran. His statement signals a dangerous escalation and a possible broader conflict in the region.

In this video, we break down:

What exactly Khamenei said in his speech

How Iran is framing this strike as a declaration of war

What retaliation could look like — militarily and diplomatically

The role of the IRGC and Iran’s proxies in the region

Reactions from global powers: Russia, China, UN

This is a critical turning point in the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict. - 06/22/2025

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Khamenei Responds to U.S. Joining Iran-Israel Conflict - U.S. Bombs Iran - U.S.-Israel-Iran - U.S. vs. Iran (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jun 22 OP
So if Iran responds to this act of war with ... Jarqui Jun 22 #1
I completely agree, the attack was TFG's idea and he is known for speaking out against NATO! Rhiannon12866 Jun 22 #2

Jarqui

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1. So if Iran responds to this act of war with ...
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 05:31 AM
Jun 22

lets say .. a terrorist attack like 9/11

I doubt NATO and the world will react like they did to 9/11. Trump threw the first punch.

Iran's allies might react like NATO did after 9/11.

It is hard to conceive that Trump & his admin have thought this through.

1/3 of the FBI is helping ICE so America is more vulnerable

Scary situation.

Rhiannon12866

(239,723 posts)
2. I completely agree, the attack was TFG's idea and he is known for speaking out against NATO!
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 05:35 AM
Jun 22
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