Iran’s President Drops Bold Statement on Khamenei, Says An Attack On Him Will Lead To An All-Out War

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that any attack on the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amounts to an all-out war against the Iranian nation.

According to a report by Iran International on January 18, 2026, he made this direct statement in a post on X on Sunday.

This firm position emerges amid escalating geopolitical frictions, particularly with the United States, where recent comments from American leaders have intensified scrutiny on Iran’s internal affairs.

Pezeshkian emphasized that ongoing hostilities from the US administration and its partners, including severe economic restrictions, directly contribute to the difficulties experienced by everyday Iranians.

These measures, he asserted, stem from deep-seated antagonisms that have long strained relations between the two nations.

His words serve as a clear boundary, signaling Iran’s readiness to defend its core leadership and sovereignty at all costs.

The backdrop to this declaration involves pointed exchanges between Iranian and US officials.

Supreme Leader Khamenei directly accused US President Donald Trump of bearing responsibility for losses of life, property destruction, and defamatory actions against Iranians, especially during periods of civil unrest.

Khamenei maintained that while he avoids steering the nation toward conflict, accountability must apply to both internal and external wrongdoers.

He portrayed Trump as an instigator who encourages division and chaos within Iran.

Trump, in response, expressed frustration with Iran’s governance, labeling Khamenei as unfit and urging a shift toward different management to improve living conditions for Iranians.

In public statements, Trump halted planned discussions with Iranian representatives until violence against demonstrators ceases, hinting that support for change is forthcoming.

Reports indicate Trump contemplated military options against Iran but ultimately withdrew them after evaluating risks and benefits, influenced by advisors who debated the enforcement of established boundaries.

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