Made a mistake: Iran’s supreme leader vows retaliation after Israeli strikes, Hebrew X account suspended

In addition to creating a Hebrew account, Khamenei responded on Sunday with a strong rebuke, stating that Iran’s response would make Israel understand its miscalculation.

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This account suspension closely follows an Israeli airstrike on military targets in Tehran and nearby areas on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of four Iranian soldiers. (X/ZeeHaider51214)

World News: The Hebrew-language social media account of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on platform X was suspended just one day after its creation. The account, @Khamenei_Heb, aimed to reach Israeli audiences directly amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. However, the suspension came shortly after Khamenei issued a warning regarding Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, vowing retaliation and asserting, “The Zionist regime made a mistake… We will cause it to understand what kind of strength, ability, initiative, and will the Iranian nation has.”

Escalation following Israeli airstrikes on Iran

This account suspension closely follows an Israeli airstrike on military targets in Tehran and nearby areas on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of four Iranian soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the strikes were aimed at crippling Iran's missile capabilities in response to Iran’s recent rocket attacks on Israel. The recent hostilities between the two nations have seen an uptick, intensifying the ongoing regional friction.

Khamenei’s response to Israeli actions

In addition to creating a Hebrew account, Khamenei responded on Sunday with a strong rebuke, stating that Iran’s response would make Israel understand its miscalculation. Khamenei warned, "Zionists are making a miscalculation with respect to Iran… We need to make them understand these things.” He further urged Iranian officials to carefully plan a suitable response to Israel’s aggressive actions.

Multiple accounts linked to Khamenei on X

While the @Khamenei_Heb account was suspended for violating platform rules, Khamenei’s primary X account, where he typically posts in English and occasionally in Hebrew, remains active. Additionally, another handle, "Khamenei Media," continues to share his statements.