In a fiery address, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei scoffed at President Donald Trump’s boast of having destroyed Iran’s nuclear program, labeling the claims “nonsense” meant to console a “defeated” Israel.

Khamenei asserted that the United States holds no authority over Tehran’s nuclear activities and vehemently celebrated Iran’s domestic military prowess. He highlighted that Iranian youth-built missiles had already “penetrated and destroyed sensitive Israeli facilities,” warning they remain ready for future use.

The leader also launched a scathing critique of the U.S. role in the Gaza conflict, accusing Washington of being a “main partner” in the killing of civilians and a producer of terrorism in the region, directly citing the high death toll of children.

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