Khamenei Claims Iran's Victory and America's Defeat

In the aftermath of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has proclaimed victory over the Zionist regime and condemned the United States for its involvement in the conflict, asserting that the US intervention was fruitless.

In a televised statement from Iranian state media, Khamenei made his first public appearance since June 19. During his address, he argued that the US only became involved in the conflict upon realizing that the Zionist regime faced potential annihilation.

Khamenei highlighted a retaliatory strike by Iran on an American base in Qatar, describing it as a symbolic 'hand slap' to the US. Despite the attack causing no casualties, it underscored Iran's claims of victory in the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)