politics
February 18, 2026
Trump won’t destroy Iran
The US leadership will fail in its effort to destroy Iran, just like its predecessors, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said
TL;DR
- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated the US will not succeed in destroying the Islamic Republic, despite President Trump's remarks.
- Khamenei warned that attempts to intimidate Iran into submission will fail.
- He suggested that US warships deployed to the Persian Gulf could become targets.
- Tensions between Washington and Tehran are high, with the US having bombed Iranian nuclear facilities previously and deploying additional naval and air assets.
- Indirect talks are occurring in Oman, with Iran seeking a 'fair and equitable deal' on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, while the US insists Iran must abandon its program entirely.