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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory over Israel on Thursday and said Iran had "delivered a hand slap to America's face," as he re-emerged after taking shelter in a secret location.
Trump officials to brief U.S. lawmakers on Thursday on strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities
The Associated Press
· Posted: Jun 26, 2025 7:10 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 minute ago
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory over Israel on Thursday and said Iran had "delivered a hand slap to America's face," as he re-emerged after taking shelter in a secret location.
Iran's supreme leader made the comments on social media and in a video message. He hadn't been seen in public since Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and targeted top military commanders and scientists.
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Following a massive attack by the U.S. on June 22 that hit the nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs, U.S. President Donald Trump was able to help negotiate a ceasefire that came into effect on Tuesday.
Trump cabinet officials are set to brief U.S. senators on the strikes on Thursday.
Before the ceasefire, Iran had responded to the U.S. intervention by sending ballistic missiles in the direction of the U.S. military base in Qatar, though it appeared the Americans were given advance notice of the volley. No deaths or injuries were reported by U.S. or Qatari officials.
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