Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to his Tehran government today, claiming there is little difference between the US and its European allies. Despite the European signatories of the Iran Nuclear Deal (officially known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action - JCPOA) pledging to salvage the agreement after Donald Trump pulled out of it in May 2018, Mr Khamenei has shown little trust in them. The hardline cleric, who has been in power since 1989, said: "America's enmity towards Iran is obvious.
Europeans also practice deception today. The enemy sometimes shows his teeth, sometimes his fists, and sometimes his smile
Ali Khamenei
“Our enemies' heart is full of enmity towards the Islamic Republic.
“Europeans also practice deception today. The enemy sometimes shows his teeth, sometimes his fists, and sometimes his smile.
“All these tactics are the same. Even their smile is out of animosity.
“Our officials should not be deceived by the Europeans… don't be fooled by Europeans.
"I am not telling the officials what to do, but I am advising them to exercise caution so that they will not be tricked by them and cause problems for the country.”
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Iran's Supreme Leader warned his government not to be 'fooled' by Europeans (Image: GETTY)
Mr Khamenei’s comment is likely to stir tensions within Tehran’s government, with Prime Minister Hassan Rouhani already struggling to
