Iran's Khamenei unleashed shocking threat against President Trump and Israel hours after visit ended
Just when President Trump concluded a pivotal trip aimed at bringing stability to the Middle East...
...Iran's Supreme Leader fired back with an unexpected and fiery broadside.
Trump's Mission for Peace
President Trump's recent tour through key Middle Eastern nations was centered on reinforcing alliances and confronting regional threats.
He visited countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, emphasizing cooperation against extremism and instability.
A major theme of his discussions was the need to address the actions of certain regimes that fuel conflict in the region.
During his stops, President Trump directly named the Iranian regime as a primary driver of unrest, citing its involvement in conflicts across Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Yemen.
The biggest and most destructive of these forces is the regime in Iran, which has caused unthinkable suffering in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, Yemen and beyond,
Trump stated during his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the administration's clear stance.
An Immediate Reaction
Within hours of President Trump's departure from the region, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took to social media to voice his displeasure.
His remarks were not just critical but launched a personal and highly charged attack on the U.S. President and America's key regional ally, Israel.
The timing of the outburst, coming so swiftly after the conclusion of Trump's high-profile visit, underscored the perceived impact of the President's message.
Dismissing Trump's Efforts
Khamenei specifically targeted President Trump's stated goal of using American strength to foster peace.
Trump said he wants to use power for peace. He's lying,
wrote Khamenei on X, dismissing the President's intentions.
He further insulted the level of Trump's rhetoric during the trip, claiming it was "so low" it brought "shame for the American nation."
These comments served as a direct pushback against the positive momentum and diplomatic efforts seen during the U.S. President's engagements with Arab leaders.
Accusations Against the U.S. and Allies
Beyond attacking Trump, Khamenei also lashed out at Sunni Arab countries allied with the U.S., such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
He accused Washington of trying to impose a model of dependency on these states, suggesting they couldn't survive without U.S. support.
This failed model, where Arab states are told they can’t survive ten days without US support, is being imposed again. But it will collapse, and America will leave this region,
Khamenei claimed, attempting to undermine U.S. alliances.
He also made inflammatory accusations about American actions in the Gaza Strip, claiming the U.S. used its power for "massacre" and to "stoke war wherever possible," echoing the propaganda of U.S.-designated terrorist groups like Hamas, which is a strategic partner of Iran.
Focusing on the Nuclear Threat
During his trip, President Trump reiterated his administration's demand that Iran abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
This stance is central to the U.S. strategy to counter Iran's influence and prevent it from acquiring dangerous capabilities.
The Trump administration has designated Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism and views its regime as the world's leading sponsor of antisemitism.
Expert analysis supports the view that the Iranian regime faces significant challenges, potentially giving the U.S. leverage in negotiations.
Iran has been dealt a severe military setback by Israel, and the Iranian public desires the regime’s overthrow. President Trump has an overwhelming advantage in the negotiations and could severely restrict and limit the regime’s nuclear program,
noted Alireza Nader, a Washington, D.C., expert on Iran's regime.
President Trump used economic contrasts to highlight the consequences of the regime's policies:
While you have been constructing the world's tallest skyscrapers in Jeddah and Dubai, Tehran's 1979 landmarks are collapsing into rubble... [Iran’s] corrupt water mafia... causes droughts and empty riverbeds. They get rich,
he said, illustrating the disparity between Iran under the current regime and its prosperous neighbors.
The Shocking Threat Unleashed
Amidst his broad critique of American policy and President Trump, Khamenei delivered a particularly chilling message aimed at Israel.
He resurrected extreme rhetoric, calling the Jewish state—a key U.S. ally—a "cancerous tumor."
The Iranian Supreme Leader explicitly demanded that this "tumor" must be "uprooted," a clear call for the destruction of Israel.
This aggressive language directly contrasts with the diplomatic efforts President Trump was undertaking to build regional stability and address threats collectively.
Coming just hours after Trump's visit concluded, the threat served as a stark reminder of the hardline stance held by Iran's leadership against Israel and U.S. influence.
The swift, aggressive response from Ayatollah Khamenei to President Trump's visit underscores the deep divisions in the Middle East and the challenges ahead for achieving lasting peace and security in the face of such inflammatory rhetoric.
