Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US of 'Unforgettable Lessons'

A written statement attributed to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was read on state television on Saturday, warning that the United States will suffer 'unforgettable lessons' at the hands of Tehran and its regional allies. The statement accused Washington of repeatedly breaching the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month, claiming that President Donald Trump's signature is 'utterly worthless and invalid.'

'The repeated breach of agreements by the Great Satan has once again proven that bullying, hegemonism and savagery are inseparable components of the American creed and doctrine,' the statement read. Khamenei added that 'the dear nation of Iran and the Resistance Front hold unforgettable lessons for it,' referring to the US.

The US dramatically escalated attacks on Iran this week by targeting civilian infrastructure, including bridges, railway lines and water desalination plants. Tehran responded by successfully striking civilian infrastructure in Kuwait, where authorities urged electricity rationing.

The US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February, is seen as existential by Iran's senior leadership. Tehran has shown no sign of caving to increasing demands from the Trump administration, as regional countries continue to push for an end to the conflict behind the scenes.

Khamenei called on Iranians to trust the leadership and remain 'vigilant' and 'active' as fighting continues. Reports have surfaced that the Houthis in Yemen could close the Bab al-Mandeb strait in support of Iran, which would further destabilize global energy markets, increase inflation and pressure Trump to halt attacks. The war is deeply unpopular in the US and has inflicted economic harm on Americans.

The MoU, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, aimed to create conditions for a permanent end to the war. However, both Tehran and Washington have since declared the accord 'over,' accusing each other of violating it.