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Iran's Khamenei defies Trump's call to surrender

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Alex Forrest Whiting
June 18, 2025

Tensions continue to mount as Iran's supreme leader vows not to surrender and warns of "irreparable damage" if the US joins Israel's ongoing missile attacks. On day six of the conflict, Iran has also barred DW from reporting inside the country.

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