Mojtaba Khamenei condemns U.S. agreement violations and asserts “lessons” await Washington.
Published On 18 Jul 2026
Iran’s Supreme Leader declared that the United States faces “unforgettable lessons” should its attacks persist, accusing Washington of systematically violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and the U.S.
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In a statement broadcast on state television, Khamenei dismissed President Donald Trump’s signature as “worthless and invalid” while condemning what he described as “bullying, hegemonism, and savagery” as core U.S. foreign policy traits.
“The repeated breach of agreements by the Great Satan has proven to all that the American president’s signature is now worthless and invalid,” the statement read. “The arrogant nation of Iran and the Resistance Front hold unforgettable lessons for it.”
The U.S. intensified its campaign against Iran this week by striking critical infrastructure, including bridges, railway lines, and desalination plants. Tehran retaliated with successful attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kuwait, prompting energy rationing measures there.
The conflict, launched by the U.S.-Israeli alliance in February, is considered existential by Iranian officials. Despite growing regional calls for de-escalation, Tehran has shown no signs of conceding to Trump administration demands.
Khamenei characterized the U.S. as “dishonest, irrational, unreliable, and wicked,” while urging citizens to remain “vigilant and active” as hostilities continue. He warned of potential Houthi seaborne blockades of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which could disrupt global energy supplies and further destabilize markets.
The war has drawn significant public opposition in the U.S. and inflicted economic harm on American citizens. Though the Qatar-Pakistan mediated MoU aimed to end hostilities, both sides have since declared it void amid renewed accusations of violation.
Reports suggest the Houthis in Yemen may establish a maritime blockade of the Red Sea in solidarity with Iran, potentially exacerbating global energy market disruptions and inflation.
