Israel Iran War · 13 March 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei vows fight after Trump claimed Iran surrender

The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensified as the Iranian regime showed no signs of giving up. About 24 hours after Donald Trump told G7 allies Iran was "about to surrender", Mojtaba Khamenei made his first public statement. On the war's fourteenth day, the regime threatened to choke the Strait of Hormuz, while Khamenei vowed continued fighting and vengeance.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 March 2026 at 9:40

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