Iran's Leader Condemns Israel and the West, Vows Retaliation

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened to retaliate against Israel for an airstrike that demolished Iran’s consulate in Syria, criticizing the U.S. and the West for their involvement in the region. Khamenei's remarks came during a prayer ceremony celebrating the end of Ramadan, where he promised to punish Israel for the attack and criticized the West for not doing more to end the war in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz responded, vowing that Israel will respond if Iran attacks.