Iran's supreme leader in a new statement warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if U.S. continues attacks

Pro-government demonstrators gather at a square in Tehran, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Pro-government demonstrators gather at a square … more > - Associated Press - Saturday, July 18, 2026 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in a new statement warns of “unforgettable lessons” if U.S. continues attacks. The statement attributed to Khamenei, still unseen since the war began, was read out on state television. He also called U.S. President Trump’s signature “worthless and invalid,” after an Iranian negotiator earlier Saturday said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed by both countries about a month ago. The deal was aimed at permanently ending the war. There was no new word on mediation efforts. Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC. Story Topics Latest Video