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Khamenei threatens forceful response to US, revives 'Great Satan' rhetoric

Supreme Leader Khamenei accused the U.S. of violating bilateral agreements and pledged retaliation via Iranian proxies amid an eight-day escalation in hostilities. The use of the 'Great Satan' epithet marks a significant rhetorical shift, signaling a return to hardline ideological posturing and potential expansion of conflict targets.

Axiosabout 6 hours agoIR, USCredibility 54%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance1.0

Source credibility0.5

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#iran #usa #proxy-war #escalation #khamenei

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