Khamenei says won't surrender, warns US of 'irreparable damage' if it intervenes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a defiant statement praising the Iranian nation's response to Israeli attacks and warned the United States that any military intervention would cause irreparable damage.

Khamenei emphasised that Iran will not surrender and will stand firm against both imposed war and peace. The statement comes amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with both sides exchanging missile strikes.