Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned that the United States will face “unforgettable lessons” if military operations against Iran continue, as hostilities between the two countries show no signs of easing.
In a statement carried by Iranian state television on Saturday, Khamenei said recent US attacks had demonstrated the “worthlessness” of President Donald Trump’s commitments under the previously agreed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
He said Iran and its regional allies, often referred to by Tehran as the “axis of resistance”, were prepared to respond if the conflict continued to escalate.
US reports military casualties
The latest developments came as the US military confirmed the deaths of two American service members during Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan. According to US Central Command, another service member remains missing.
The reported deaths are the first US military fatalities since hostilities resumed and bring the total number of confirmed US military deaths in the conflict to 16, according to the US military.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities said the United States had intensified strikes on infrastructure inside Iran.
Iran signals tougher military response
Senior Iranian military adviser Major General Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran could abandon its current approach of proportional retaliation if US attacks persist.
According to Iranian state media, Rezaei said Iran would no longer limit itself to “like-for-like” responses and could launch broader offensive operations in the coming days.
The remarks indicate a possible shift in Iran’s military strategy as tensions continue to rise.
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Regional attacks deepen the crisis
The conflict has expanded beyond Iran and the United States, affecting several Gulf countries.
Kuwait accused Iran of targeting an oil facility as well as a power and water plant, alleging that civilian infrastructure had come under attack.
In Bahrain, authorities said air defence systems intercepted Iranian missiles, while Jordan reported shooting down multiple missiles during recent attacks.
Iranian state media, meanwhile, claimed Iranian forces targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, although independent verification of those claims has not been possible.
Iran reports civilian casualties and infrastructure damage
Iran says recent US strikes have damaged civilian infrastructure, including power facilities, desalination plants and water supply systems in the southern part of the country.
According to Iranian officials, at least 50 people have been killed and more than 500 injured since the latest round of fighting began.
The Energy Ministry has urged residents to conserve electricity after the national power grid came under pressure, while authorities reported disruptions to drinking water supplies in several villages.
Diplomatic hopes continue to fade
Efforts to revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran have stalled despite attempts by international mediators to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran no longer considers itself bound by the Islamabad MoU, arguing that the United States had failed to honour its commitments under the agreement.
With military operations continuing and both sides exchanging increasingly strong warnings, prospects for a political settlement remain uncertain as the conflict threatens to further destabilise the wider Middle East.
