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Khamenei to Trump: 'You Will Not Overthrow the Islamic Republic'

Published February 17, 2026, 12:14
Khamenei to Trump: 'You Will Not Overthrow the Islamic Republic'

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, responded to statements made by US President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the United States will never be able to overthrow the Islamic Republic. Khamenei stated that even the world's strongest army, such as the US military, could suffer devastating blows, warning of Iran's capabilities. He also criticized US military deployments, comparing an aircraft carrier to a weapon that could be sunk. These statements were made during a period of heightened tension between Tehran and Washington, as well as ahead of new negotiations in Geneva mediated by Oman. Khamenei also referred to the victims of recent protests, categorizing the deceased and criticizing the "agitators of the unrest."