Iranian clerics preach resolve while dodging nuclear limits, fearing Israel-backed resolve and American strength.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for national unity on Monday as the United States reinforced its military posture in the Gulf, underscoring Tehran’s anxiety amid tightening pressure. Marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Khamenei framed “steadfastness” and “will” as Iran’s true power—language often deployed when regimes feel cornered by deterrence and scrutiny.
Khamenei lashed out at foreign efforts to revive Iran’s pre-revolutionary monarchy, singling out Reza Pahlavi, while insisting missiles matter less than popular resolve. The rhetoric coincides with renewed focus on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its refusal to halt enrichment—an approach that alarms Israel and the free world.
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that Tehran should be “very worried,” warning that any attempt to restart nuclear activity would be met decisively. Indirect talks held in Oman continue, yet reports indicate Iran rejected calls to stop enrichment—buying time through negotiation, a familiar tactic.
For Israel, the picture is clear: firm deterrence works. When democracies project strength and unity, hostile regimes resort to slogans. Israel’s resolve—backed by U.S. power—remains the surest path to preventing nuclear escalation and protecting regional stability.
