Iran claims it is capable of building nuclear weapon as Ayatollah vows ‘tooth-breaking’ response to Israel, US

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has threatened a strong response to Israel and the U.S., claiming Iran is capable of building a nuclear weapon. This warning came after Israel’s attack on Iran’s military infrastructure. General Mohammad Naeini of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard also vowed a powerful retaliation to any aggression from the enemy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Iran’s nuclear program could be the next target for Israel. The U.S. has cautioned against targeting Iran’s energy facilities to avoid sparking a regional war. There are speculations that Iran may retaliate after the upcoming U.S. presidential election.