Friday World January 10,2026
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stern warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, comparing him to historical tyrants and arrogant rulers, and predicting his downfall due to hubris.
The Historical Downfall of Arrogant Rulers In posts on his official X account, Khamenei wrote: "The US President who judges arrogantly about the whole world should know that tyrants and arrogant rulers of the world, such as **Pharaoh**, **Nimrod**, **Mohammad Reza [Pahlavi]** (Iran's last Shah) and other such rulers saw their downfall when they were at the peak of their hubris. **He too will fall."
This statement comes amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran triggered by severe economic crisis, skyrocketing inflation, and a collapsing currency, following the devastating impacts of the **12-day war** in June 2025. Khamenei directly blamed Trump for the conflict, claiming that more than a thousand Iranian citizens were martyred. He stated that Trump himself admitted responsibility by saying he gave the order for the attacks. "So, he confessed that the Iranians’ blood was on his hands," Khamenei asserted, highlighting what he called Trump's hypocritical claim of standing with the Iranian people despite this.
Iran's Strength and Spiritual Power Khamenei emphasized that since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran has become far more equipped, armed, and resilient than before. "Our spiritual strength and conventional weapons cannot be compared to the past. America still misunderstands Iran as it did before."
He affirmed that the revolution, built on the sacrifices of millions of honorable people, will never retreat in the face of those seeking destruction.
Citing Venezuela as an example, Khamenei targeted Trump further: "See how they besieged a country in Latin America and took steps there. They feel no shame and openly say it was for oil..."
Context: Deepening Distrust in Iran-U.S. Relations This sharp message serves not only as a personal challenge to Trump but also underscores the profound distrust and historical enmity between Iran and the United States. By invoking lessons from history, Khamenei reminded that arrogance is never permanent—no matter who the ruler may be.
Sajjadali Nayani ✍
Friday World January 10,2026
