Iran leader says US gained nothing from strikes as Hegseth hails 'historic success'

Published: 6/26/2025
Iran leader says US gained nothing from strikes as Hegseth hails 'historic success'
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, refutes US gains from recent strikes on its nuclear facilities, asserting the attacks had little impact on Iran's nuclear program. The US, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claims the strikes caused significant damage and set back Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite President Trump's initial "obliteration" remarks. Khamenei warns of more strikes on US bases if attacked again and declares victory over the US and Israel, challenging Trump's assertions of success. Amid speculation about Khamenei's whereabouts during the conflict with Israel, Iran maintains no talks with the US are planned following the attacks.