Iran Threatens Retaliation, Condemns US Strikes on Nuclear Sites

Following US airstrikes, Iran has issued a forceful warning, promising severe repercussions. An Iranian military spokesperson declared that the US attacks have increased the number of valid targets for Iran. Ebrahim Zolfaqari of the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters condemned the US actions and called former President Trump “the gambler,” promising retaliation. Zolfaqari’s direct message to Trump was: “You may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it.” Iran’s military has already declared its intention to retaliate, framing its response as an act of self-defense. Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated Iran will decide how and when to respond to the US strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, stating that the US actions had effectively ended diplomacy. In contrast, former US President Donald Trump has claimed significant damage resulting from the strikes, though expert opinions remain divided. Satellite images show some damage, but it’s unclear how extensive it is; speculation includes the possibility that Iran moved crucial materials before the attacks.