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‘Cancerous Tumor’ and ‘Leashed Dog’: Iran’s Supreme Leader Strikes Back

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Nearly a month following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and subsequent U.S. military actions targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reemerged with heightened rhetoric against both Israel and the United States.

Speaking from Tehran on Wednesday, Khamenei articulated vehement condemnation of Israel, labeling the state a “cancerous tumor,” while simultaneously accusing the U.S. of complicity in what he characterized as shared aggression and injustice.

His speech underscored Tehran’s enduring opposition to both nations, framing their actions as intertwined threats to regional and global stability.

Operation Rising Lion, conducted by Israel, marked a significant escalation in military activities surrounding Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

The operation aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear sites was coupled with U.S. strikes against key Iranian installations, demonstrating heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, as well as Israel.

These strikes were justified by the U.S. administration as preventive measures designed to halt Iran’s progress toward nuclear weaponization, which both the U.S. and Israel perceive as an existential threat.

The aftermath of these coordinated actions set the stage for Khamenei’s forceful declarations.

In his address, Khamenei did not merely criticize Israel militarily but went further to denounce it ideologically and morally.

Analysts say his using the metaphor of a “cancerous tumor,” he invoked a deeply negative image.

According to them, this implies that Israel is a growing, malignant entity whose existence threatens the health and stability of the Middle East.

This metaphor has roots in previous Iranian rhetoric, which frequently depicts Israel as an illegitimate regime responsible for regional strife and injustice, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue.

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Khamenei’s framing of Israel as a domestic malignancy reinforces the Iranian narrative that the state is fundamentally illegitimate and that its eradication is necessary for the health of the broader Islamic world.

Khamenei also drew direct connections between U.S. foreign policy and Israeli actions.

Labeling the U.S. as a “partner” in Israel’s crimes suggests that Tehran views Washington not simply as a separate actor but as an active collaborator in what Iran identifies as aggression and oppression.

The term “partner” denotes complicity and shared responsibility, suggesting that any resolution or peace process would be incomplete without addressing U.S. involvement.

This alliance, as framed by Khamenei, positions the U.S. and Israel as two sides of the same coin, a coalition working against Iranian interests and, by extension, those of the broader region.

The Supreme Leader’s allusion to Israel as the U.S.’ “leashed dog” is a particularly charged metaphor.

It diminishes Israel’s agency, portraying it as a subordinate or proxy executing American strategic objectives in the Middle East.

This characterization feeds into a broader Iranian narrative that sees Israel as an extension of Western imperialism and a tool used by global powers to dominate the region politically and militarily.

Khamenei’s rhetoric here is designed to delegitimize Israel’s sovereignty and portray any cooperation between Israel and the U.S. as neocolonial interference.

Throughout his speech, Khamenei praised the resistance against both Israel and the United States, aligning Tehran with groups and movements that oppose the two countries.

Iran has long positioned itself as a supporter of anti-Israel militant organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas.

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It views both countries as essential players in the struggle against Zionism and Western influence. By praising their efforts, Khamenei reinforces

Iran’s commitment to these proxy conflicts, projecting Tehran’s strategic depth and influence across the region.

His support signals that, despite military setbacks or international pressure, Iran remains resolute in continuing its ideological and material resistance.

This resurgence of fiery rhetoric is significant in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

For years, Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been a focal point of international diplomatic efforts and often a trigger for regional unrest.

The U.S. and Israel’s military interventions aim to curb Iran’s capabilities, but they also provoke sharp responses from Iranian leadership.

Khamenei’s speech is thus a declaration of defiance and a warning that Tehran will not relinquish its ideological and strategic positions despite external pressure.

In summation, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s recent address, coming almost a month after Israel and the U.S. launched assertive operations against Iran’s nuclear program, serves as both an indictment of Israel and the United States and a rallying call to resist their influence.

His lexicon, invoking metaphors such as “cancerous tumor” and “leashed dog,” reflects longstanding Iranian hostility and frames the conflict as one against imperialism and illegitimate occupation.

Moreover, his endorsement of anti-Israel resistance movements indicates Tehran’s continued commitment to proxy struggles in the region.

This rhetorical escalation highlights the fragile and volatile nature of Middle Eastern geopolitics, suggesting that the confrontations between these actors are far from over.


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