Day Khamenei Promised Severe Retaliation

Eid al-Fitr celebrations began with Supreme Leader Khamenei leading prayers at Tehran's Grand Mosalla, where he delivered a significant speech responding to Trump's recent bombing threats. Khamenei warned of a "harsh counterblow" to any aggression while expressing doubt that external powers would attack Iran. He described Israel as "the only proxy force in the region" and extended "a hand of friendship" to all Islamic nations.

By midday, former nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani escalated the rhetoric, warning that American or Israeli attacks would push Iran toward developing nuclear weapons - a notable shift from previous Iranian positions. Iran International reported an official claiming Iran would launch preemptive strikes against the Diego Garcia base if Trump's threats materialized.

Throughout the day, Iranian media continued highlighting Trump's statement that he preferred a deal with Iran while threatening bombing if negotiations failed, maintaining the tension that has characterized recent weeks.