Iran's Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei has declared that Iran will retaliate against the United States and Israel, holding them responsible for the deaths of Iranian victims. In a written message on July 11, Khamenei emphasized Iran's commitment to maintaining the political direction set by the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, focusing on national independence and sovereignty. He stressed that the pursuit of accountability for these deaths is a shared demand among the Iranian populace and will persist despite any leadership changes.