US President Donald Trump has drawn a line in the sand, warning Iran on Truth Social Sunday that any attack would trigger a US response of unprecedented scale. This comes after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, prompting vows of vengeance from Tehran against the US and Israel.
The IRGC broke the news of Khamenei’s assassination on national TV, swearing to deliver a ‘harsh, definitive, and sorrowful’ penalty to the perpetrators. Their official Telegram post detailed an ironclad dedication to avenge the leader, confronting plots and teaching aggressors a unforgettable lesson while upholding Islamic values.
Trump’s platform post captured global attention: ‘Iran says a huge attack today, bigger than ever. Don’t – or face our strike with force never before witnessed!’ Paralleling this, Iran initiated the latest round of Operation True Promise 4, zeroing in on US naval assets hauling weapons and tanker supplies across vast oceanic expanses.
Parliament head Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf took to television, the first senior figure since the Saturday onslaughts, decrying American and Israeli figures as despicable offenders. ‘Your repeated assaults demand a horrific reckoning. You’ve breached our limits; prepare for retribution that forces you to your knees begging,’ he proclaimed.
As the IRGC mobilizes, the world braces for potential fallout. Trump’s message underscores a no-holds-barred US posture, potentially altering Middle East dynamics forever. Analysts highlight the risks of miscalculation, with both sides hardening positions amid a fragile peace.