Tehran, Feb. 18 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the US will never succeed in overthrowing the Islamic Republic, warning that even the most powerful military forces can suffer devastating setbacks.
Speaking at a meeting with people from East Azerbaijan province on Tuesday, Khamenei referenced recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said Washington had failed for 47 years to eliminate the Islamic Republic.
"The US president said in one of his recent remarks that for 47 years America has been unable to eliminate the Islamic Republic; he complained about it to his own people. For 47 years, America has not been able to eliminate the Islamic Republic. That is a good admission," Khamenei said.
"I say: ...