Jauhn Etienne Villaruel

Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on June 16, 2025. Israel's military warned on June 16 that it had detected a new missile salvo from Iran, saying its defensive systems were working against the threat. Photo by Jack Guez/AFP

Article (news)

Iran

Agence France-Presse

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750234496771AFP__20250616__62GX66Q__v2__HighRes__TopshotIsraelIranConflict.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on June 16, 2025. Israel&#x27;s military warned on June 16 that it had detected a new missile salvo from Iran, saying its defensive systems were working against the threat. Photo by Jack Guez/AFP"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on June 16, 2025. Israel&#x27;s military warned on June 16 that it had detected a new missile salvo from Iran, saying its defensive systems were working against the threat. Photo by Jack Guez/AFP</span></span></span></div><p>TEHRAN, Iran — Iran&#x27;s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Wednesday that his country would show no mercy towards Israel&#x27;s rulers, hours after US President Donald Trump demanded Tehran&#x27;s &quot;unconditional surrender.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/6/16/how-much-damage-has-israel-inflicted-on-iran-s-nuclear-program-0709">How much damage has Israel inflicted on Iran&#x27;s nuclear program?</a></div><p>&quot;We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy,&quot; Khamenei posted on X.</p><p>Israel last week launched an unprecedented bombing campaign hitting Iranian nuclear and military facilities, as well as residential areas.</p><p>Iran has responded by launching missiles and drones, and early Wednesday said it had fired hypersonic missiles at Israel.</p><p>On Tuesday, Trump demanded the Islamic republic&#x27;s &quot;unconditional surrender&quot; and boasted that the United States could easily assassinate Khamenei.<br/><br/></p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AiSvfHf9NXQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>"We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy," Iran's supreme leader posted on X.</p>

"We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy," Iran's supreme leader posted on X.

Iran's Khamenei vows 'no mercy' for Israel leaders

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

World

Iran's Khamenei vows 'no mercy' for Israel leaders

Agence France-Presse

Published June 18, 2025 05:38 PM PHT

|

Updated June 18, 2025 09:15 PM PHT

Read More:

Tehran

Iran

Israel

conflict

war

Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

zionist

ANC

ANC promo

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.