Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to the United States, vowing “irreparable damage” if Washington intervened militarily in the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel.
The statement came as Israeli airstrikes pounded Tehran for a sixth consecutive day, targeting nuclear and missile infrastructure, and Iran retaliated with hypersonic missiles and drone swarms.
Amid the spiraling violence, an Iranian presidential aircraft and two government jets landed in Oman, signaling potential backchannel diplomacy or contingency planning.
Oman has historically served as a neutral mediator in regional crises, though no official statement confirmed the purpose of the visit.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump — who returned early from the G7 summit — convened his national security team in the White House Situation Room to weigh options, including a possible strike on Iranian nuclear sites.
Trump has publicly demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and warned that U.S. patience is “wearing thin,” though he claimed there are no current plans to target Khamenei directly.
The U.S. has begun preparing for the evacuation of American citizens from Israel, with embassies in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv temporarily closed due to security concerns.
While the Pentagon has not confirmed any direct military involvement, U.S. assets in the region remain on high alert.
