Mojtaba Khamenei warns of "unforgettable lessons" as the administration launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for killing American service members.
The administration launched new airstrikes against Iran to punish the Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members. These strikes aim to degrade Iran’s ability to restrict traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that previously carried 20% of global oil supplies. Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, warned of "unforgettable lessons" if the U.S. continues its offensive. He also dismissed President Trump’s signature as "worthless and invalid." The strikes follow a period of intensifying fire that has resulted in 16 U.S. service member deaths and over 430 wounded. While the administration seeks to end the conflict, Iran has suspended its commitments to a recent interim deal. Iranian officials noted that the U.S. has violated its own commitments, leading Tehran to pause its implementation of the agreement. Meanwhile, the administration continues to use a naval blockade on Iranian ports to pressure the economy, while Iran prepares for potential U.S. ground offensives.