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Iran's Khamenei Threatens Retaliation Amid Nuclear Talks Collapse

7/18/2025

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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a fierce warning to the U.S. and Israel, branding them a "dog on a leash." He hinted at possible retaliation against U.S. bases, emphasizing Iran's formidable missile power. As nuclear talks falter, Western nations are contemplating reinstating sanctions, which may drive Iran to abandon the nuclear deal altogether.

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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a fierce warning to the U.S. and Israel, branding them a "dog on a leash." He hinted at possible retaliation against U.S. bases, emphasizing Iran's formidable missile power. As nuclear talks falter, Western nations are contemplating reinstating sanctions, which may drive Iran to abandon the nuclear deal altogether.