Tensions in the Middle East have reached boiling point as Iran issued a fierce warning to US President Donald Trump, accusing him of escalating the war by bombing three of its key nuclear sites. Labeling Trump a “gambler,” Iranian military officials vowed to end the conflict — on their terms.
While Iran continues to launch missiles at Israel, it has yet to respond militarily to US forces, raising anticipation over when and how Tehran will retaliate.
Iran Vows Revenge After Bunker-Buster Bombings
Early Sunday morning, the US dropped bunker-buster bombs on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities, causing what satellite images suggest may be severe and potentially irreversible damage.
In response, Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military HQ, declared:
“Mr. Trump, the gambler — you may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it.”
The threat underscores a dangerous new phase in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, now complicated by direct US involvement.
Trump’s Provocative Social Media Post: ‘MIGA’
Despite repeated claims by the US administration that it does not seek regime change, Trump stirred controversy on Sunday by posting:
“If the current Iranian regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a regime change??? MIGA!!!”
This statement, invoking his “Make Iran Great Again” slogan, has been widely seen as a thinly veiled call for regime change in Tehran, reigniting anti-American sentiment across Iran and the broader Middle East.
Aftermath of the US Strikes: Fordow ‘Severely Damaged’
According to commercial satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters, the Fordow nuclear facility, which is fortified inside a mountain, may have suffered significant damage. Though independent verification remains pending, analysts believe the strike may have crippled key uranium-enrichment infrastructure.
Trump later posted:
“Bullseye!!! Monumental Damage was done to all nuclear sites in Iran… The biggest damage took place far below ground level.”
Israel Joins In: Strikes on Iranian Airfields
Simultaneously, Israel intensified its military campaign, launching airstrikes on six Iranian military airports, reportedly:
- Destroying 15 fighter jets and helicopters
- Damaging runways and underground hangars
- Targeting missile and radar systems in Kermanshah and Tehran
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed their actions were preemptive, meant to neutralize aircraft and infrastructure that posed a threat to Israeli territory.
“Our mission is to prevent Iranian retaliation and protect Israeli airspace,” said an IDF spokesperson.
What’s Next? World Awaits Iran’s Direct Retaliation
Although Iran has intensified its missile campaign against Israel, it has not yet responded directly to the United States, despite mounting public and political pressure from within. Tehran’s officials have warned that American interests across the region are now legitimate targets, widening the battlefield beyond just Iran and Israel.
Conclusion: The Risk of Full-Scale Regional War Looms
The conflict, which began as an Israel-Iran standoff, has escalated into a dangerous three-way confrontation with US involvement now front and center. As Iran vows to “end the war” and considers retaliating against American targets, the risk of a full-blown regional war has never been higher.
World powers are urging restraint, but with each passing hour, missiles fly and red lines blur, bringing the Middle East — and possibly the world — closer to a historic crisis.
Key Highlights:
- Iran calls Trump a “gambler” and vows to end the war on its terms.
- US bunker-buster strikes damaged three nuclear sites, possibly crippling Fordow.
- Trump teases regime change: “Make Iran Great Again.”
- Israel strikes six Iranian airfields, destroys jets and radar.
- Global community on edge as Tehran plots its next move.