A dramatic showdown unfolds as President Trump fires off a Truth Social alert to Iran, promising a retaliation of historic proportions should they strike. Sunday’s warning follows the IRGC’s confirmation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, with Tehran attributing it to US-Israeli aggression and gearing up for massive reprisals.
The IRGC’s state broadcast and Telegram update vowed no mercy: ‘The Iranian people won’t spare the Imam’s slayers from brutal justice. Our forces – IRGC, military, Basij – stand firm on his legacy, crushing conspiracies and invaders alike.’ They’ve kicked off Operation True Promise 4’s fifth wave, hitting US ammo-laden ships and fuel carriers region-wide.
Trump posted bluntly: ‘Iran threatens the biggest attack yet today. Better not – we’ll counter with unseen power!’ Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in his post-Saturday attack TV appearance, slammed foes as vile criminals, foretelling doom.
‘Crossing our red line means paying dearly. Our punishment will leave you begging,’ Ghalibaf thundered. This verbal sparring heightens fears of broader conflict, with Trump’s pledge positioning the US for decisive action. As stakes rise, diplomatic channels strain under pressure.