Khamenei: Trump's signature 'worthless,' Iran will teach US 'unforgettable lesson'

Iran's acting Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement Saturday evening accusing the United States of repeatedly violating the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, calling President Trump's signature 'worthless and invalid.' He warned that Tehran and the 'Resistance Front' will teach the US an 'unforgettable lesson.'

At 20:38 Jerusalem, Iran's acting Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement accusing the United States of repeatedly violating the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, calling President Trump's signature 'worthless and invalid' and warning that Tehran and the 'Resistance Front' will teach Washington an 'unforgettable lesson.'

The statement is the latest in a rapid succession of remarks from Khamenei tonight. At 19:34 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported Khamenei's threat of 'unforgettable lessons' for the US. Shortly thereafter, at the same time, The Zioneer reported his declaration that Trump's signature is 'worthless and invalid,' followed by his characterization of the US as 'liar, irrational, unreliable, evil.' At 19:34 Jerusalem, The Zioneer also published a full statement in which Khamenei called for national unity and warned of 'heavy costs and greater disgrace' for the American enemy. At 20:36 Jerusalem, The Zioneer issued a further bulletin expanding on that full statement.

The MOU, which Khamenei confirmed signed on June 18, has been under increasing strain. The repeated condemnations, as The Zioneer reported throughout the evening, suggest a hardening of Tehran's position.

It remains unclear whether Khamenei's latest remarks represent a new escalation or a continuation of the same rhetorical line, and whether they will lead to concrete actions against the agreement.

5 developments

1. 29 minutes ago · 00:22 · 19 JulLatest

   Khamenei releases full written statement detailing US memorandum violations.

2. 20:38 · 18 Jul

   Khamenei calls Trump's signature 'worthless' and threatens an 'unforgettable lesson'.

3. 20:36 · 18 Jul

   Khamenei calls for unity, warns US of 'heavy costs' and 'disgrace'.

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