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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
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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