Khamenei's Delusional Victory Claims Debunked as U.S. Reveals Devastating Blow to Iranian Nuclear Ambitions
TEHRAN – In a bizarre display of defiance and disconnect from reality, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emerged from seclusion on Thursday to declare a fabricated "victory" over the United States, even as concrete evidence mounted of his regime's nuclear program being in utter ruins. His laughable assertions, propagated across social media, stand in stark contrast to the resolute statements from President Donald J. Trump's administration regarding the resounding success of recent American military operations.
Khamenei took to X (formerly Twitter) in a series of posts, attempting to spin a narrative of Iranian triumph:
"My congratulations on our dear Iran’s victory over the US regime. The US regime entered the war directly because it felt that if it didn’t, the Zionist regime would be completely destroyed. It entered the war in an effort to save that regime but achieved nothing," he posted on X.
The Islamic Republic delivered a heavy slap to the US’s face. It attacked and inflicted damage on the Al-Udeid Air Base, which is one of the key US bases in the region.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 26, 2025
He continued his delusory claims, asserting, "The Islamic Republic delivered a heavy slap to the US’s face. It attacked and inflicted damage on the Al-Udeid Air Base, which is one of the key US bases in the region."
In a further sign of a regime clinging to fantasy, Khamenei added, "The fact that the Islamic Republic has access to key US centers in the region and can take action whenever it deems necessary is a significant matter. Such an action can be repeated in the future too. Should any aggression occur, the enemy will definitely pay a heavy price," he posted on X.
The fact that the Islamic Republic has access to key US centers in the region and can take action whenever it deems necessary is a significant matter. Such an action can be repeated in the future too. Should any aggression occur, the enemy will definitely pay a heavy price.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 26, 2025
These unsubstantiated boasts come after Khamenei, reportedly in hiding amidst discussions among Israeli leaders about potential assassination, surfaced to deliver a televised address, threatening retaliation for any attack on Iran, as reported by Reuters.
However, the reality painted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could not be more different. Secretary Hegseth unequivocally declared "the most complex and secretive military operation in history" to dismantle Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities a "resounding success," according to the BBC.
My congratulations on our dear Iran’s victory over the US regime. The US regime entered the war directly because it felt that if it didn’t, the Zionist regime would be completely destroyed. It entered the war in an effort to save that regime but achieved nothing.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) June 26, 2025
During a Pentagon briefing, General Dan Caine, the esteemed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thoroughly debunked Khamenei's claims regarding the attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. General Caine meticulously detailed how the missiles launched by Iran were effectively intercepted, resulting in no reported damage or casualties.
"On Monday morning, the U.S. began to receive warnings that Iran intended to attack U.S. bases in region," General Caine explained. In a testament to American strategic foresight, the military swiftly adopted a "minimum force posture" at the base, relocating "most folks" and leaving a mere 44 brave soldiers to maintain critical operations. This stands in stark contrast to the usual complement of approximately 10,000 troops housed at the base, as reported by Reuters.
Furthermore, General Caine elucidated the precision of the bunker-buster bombs deployed against the Fordow nuclear site, noting that these specialized munitions are designed for deep penetration rather than surface impact. "Unlike a normal surface bomb, you won’t see an impact crater, because they’re designed to deeply bury and then function. I know there’s been a lot of questions about that all six weapons at each vent at Fordow went exactly where they were intended to go," he affirmed, as quoted by the U.K. Independent.
The contrast between Khamenei's fantastical pronouncements and the clear, verifiable facts presented by the U.S. Defense establishment highlights the desperation of a regime facing the consequences of its rogue nuclear ambitions. President Trump's decisive action has demonstrably crippled Iran's pathway to a nuclear weapon, securing regional stability and upholding American interests with strength and resolve.