Demonstrators caused havoc at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq after retaliatory American airstrikes killed 25 members of an Iran-backed militia.
:"The U.S. Embassy in Iraq is, & has been for hours, SAFE! Many of our great Warfighters, together with the most lethal military equipment in the world, was immediately rushed to the site.
"Thank you to the President & Prime Minister of Iraq for their rapid response upon request. Iran will be held fully responsible for lives lost, or damage incurred, at any of our facilities. They will pay a very BIG PRICE! This is not a Warning, it is a Threat. Happy New Year!", Khamenei accused the Trump administration of"taking revenge" on Kataib Hezbollah"for defeating ISIS," an extremist militant group he falsely accused the U.S. of creating.
"The Iranian government, the Iranian nation, and I strongly condemn the US's malice," Khamenei said."That guy has tweeted that we see Iran responsible for the events in Baghdad and we will respond to Iran. "Firstly, You can't do anything and secondly, If you were logical—which you're not—you'd see that your crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan... have made nations hate you.
"If the Islamic Republic decides to challenge and fight, it will do so unequivocally. We're not after wars, but we strongly defend the Iranian nation's interests, dignity and glory. If anyone threatens that, we will unhesitatingly confront and strike them."asked the State Department for comment by email and will update this story if one is provided.
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