"US must know they stabbed the heart of the nation, their heart will be stabbed too," Larijani said, according to Press TV, vowing retaliation after what Tehran called a US-Israeli attack that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, also called the "Leader of the Islamic Revolution."
Iranian officials on Saturday vowed a "crushing response" against their targets in response to a major joint military strike by Israel and the United States, according to Tasnim News Agency.
Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei warned the US that Iran is ready to give a "crushing response" if attacked. He said Iran seeks no war but will retaliate, warning US bases in the region are within reach, and claimed recent rallies foiled alleged US plans.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday issued a warning to the United States and Israel, and said that both countries will "receive a crushing response" for their actions against Iran.