Trump Rebukes Khamenei: “You Got Beat to Hell” \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ President Trump dismissed Ayatollah Khamenei’s bold claims that Iran “won the war” following U.S. and Israeli strikes. He criticized the Iranian leader’s rhetoric, underscoring that Iran’s nuclear facilities were severely damaged. Trump also revealed he vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei.
Quick Looks
- Trump says Iran’s nuclear sites were “obliterated” after joint Israeli–U.S. strikes.
- He publicly scolds Khamenei, telling the supreme leader: “You got beat to hell.”
- Trump claims he blocked Israeli assassination plot targeting Khamenei.
- U.S. is pushing for international inspections before any nuclear resumption.
- Talks between U.S. and Iran expected to resume soon—but no dates set.
Deep Look
In a fiery rebuke delivered from the White House and amplified across social media, President Donald Trump dismissed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s latest assertions that Iran had emerged victorious in its conflict with Israel and warned the U.S. against launching future strikes. Trump, visibly defiant and confident in his strategy, ridiculed the Iranian Supreme Leader’s televised remarks, calling them “detached from reality” and “unbecoming of a nation’s most powerful figure.”
Standing before reporters, Trump responded directly to Khamenei’s claim that Tehran had “slapped America in the face” following a missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar. “You’re a man of great faith,” Trump said, addressing Khamenei rhetorically. “But you got beat to hell.”
Trump’s remarks followed nearly two weeks of high-intensity military exchanges that saw Israeli warplanes and U.S. forces target multiple nuclear installations in Iran. According to U.S. and Israeli intelligence assessments, the strikes—particularly those involving bunker-busting munitions—obliterated three of Iran’s key nuclear sites and left one major uranium enrichment facility inoperable. Despite conflicting early reports, the Trump administration insists these attacks dealt a significant blow to Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
In a Truth Social post that quickly went viral, President Trump escalated the rhetorical clash by revealing that he had personally blocked a plan proposed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet to assassinate Khamenei during the first days of the conflict. “His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED,” Trump wrote. “And I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life.”
“I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH,” he continued, “and he does not have to say, ‘THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!’”
These statements mark one of the most aggressive public confrontations between the two leaders in years. Khamenei, now 86, appeared frail but defiant in his pre-recorded speech on Iranian state television. It was the first time the Supreme Leader addressed his people directly since the military conflict began. Observers noted that Khamenei’s tone seemed aimed at projecting strength amid growing speculation about his health and his actual involvement in military decision-making during the 12-day conflict.
While the Defense Intelligence Agency’s preliminary assessment suggested that Iran’s nuclear program had only been delayed by several months, Trump and his national security team have emphasized broader intelligence evaluations—including CIA findings and Israeli assessments—that confirm long-term operational damage to Iran’s enrichment capabilities.
Trump has also doubled down on demands for international oversight of Iran’s nuclear activity. Speaking to the press, he insisted that the Islamic Republic must grant access to inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) or another “credible organization that we respect, including ourselves.” The administration has hinted that future U.S.-Iran negotiations will hinge on Tehran’s willingness to submit to transparent and continuous nuclear inspections.
Though no formal talks have been scheduled, White House officials have confirmed ongoing backchannel communications between U.S. and Iranian officials. U.S. Mideast Envoy Steve Witkoff revealed earlier this week that indirect negotiations had taken place in Oman before they were suspended following the Israeli assault on Iranian military infrastructure. A sixth round of discussions had been planned for early June but was canceled after the escalation.
President Trump expressed optimism that Iran, wearied by the recent conflict, is unlikely to reengage in nuclear escalation in the near future. “They’re exhausted. Israel’s exhausted too,” he said. “The last thing they’re thinking right now is nuclear.”
As tensions simmer, the White House is positioning itself for a dual-track approach—continued pressure on Iran’s leadership paired with diplomatic channels to ensure long-term regional stability and non-proliferation.
Trump Rebukes Khamenei
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