Iran’s supreme leader threatens to sink US warships as nuclear talks continue
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by Sarah DavisFebruary 17, 2026
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened on Tuesday to sink U.S. warships amid continuing nuclear talks between the Middle Eastern nation and the U.S. “The Americans constantly say that they’ve sent a warship toward Iran,” Khamenei posted on the social platform X. “Of course, a warship is a dangerous piece of military hardware.” “However,…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/17/2026