Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that Iran must give a strong response to the “terrorist Zionist regime” and declared that “we will show the Zionists no mercy.” The statement was posted in English on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, followed by more tweets in Farsi and Hebrew.

The tweet comes amid ongoing military escalation between Israel and Iran. Khamenei’s post included a declaration that “the battle begins,” signaling Iran’s continued retaliation following Israeli airstrikes on key Iranian sites, including reported centrifuge and weapons facilities in Tehran and surrounding areas.
Iran has launched a series of ballistic and hypersonic missiles in response to Israeli attacks, and the Iranian leadership has publicly rejected any form of negotiations with Israel. The Iranian Supreme Leader’s recent social media activity suggests coordinated messaging aligned with military operations.
The conflict, which has now entered its sixth day, has triggered international reactions. Former U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Khamenei’s tweet by stating that Iran would face “unconditional surrender” if escalation continues, suggesting Khamenei remains protected “for now” but is ultimately vulnerable.
The message from Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reflects Tehran’s current strategic position—rejecting diplomacy while intensifying its military stance.