India, June 26 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursdaybroke his silence, days after the ceasefire between Tehran and Israel, warning the US that it will 'pay a heavy price' if it attacks Iran again.

Khamenei claimed that Iran has access to key US centres in the region and could strike in the future if deemed necessary.

"The fact that the Islamic Republic has access to key US centres in the region and can take action whenever it deems necessary is a significant matter. Such an action can be repeated in the future too. Should any aggression occur, the enemy will definitely pay a heavy price," the Iranian leader said in a televised address to the country.

Khamenei claimed victory against Israel and the US. He also clai...