Iran Warns Trump: Start War, We’ll End It
President Donald Trump directly, referring to him as “Gambler Trump.” The spokesperson warned that while Trump might initiate a war, it would be Iran that brings it to an end. “You can start this war,” the spokesperson said, “but we will be the ones to finish it.” The warning marks a significant escalation in rhetoric amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington over regional and strategic issues.
President Donald Trump, threatening powerful retaliatory operations in response to recent U.S. airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. The warning significantly escalates tensions in the region and marks a sharp response from Tehran following what it described as “direct attacks” on its sovereign nuclear infrastructure.
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Military Central Command, delivered a video statement in English, addressing Trump personally. The statement, broadcast widely across Iranian media channels, signals Iran’s intent to retaliate with force if provoked further, suggesting that U.S.
The remarks came after the United States launched a series of coordinated airstrikes on three critical Iranian nuclear sites. The targets included the deeply-buried uranium enrichment facility at Fordo, as well as other significant installations at Isfahan and Natanz. These attacks were described by Trump as having “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities—claims that Iran has not verified, though it acknowledged damage and promised retribution.
In a separate but related development, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei weighed in on the ongoing conflict with Israel, writing on social media: “The Zionist enemy… is being punished right now.” His message reinforced Iran’s narrative that both the United States and Israel are responsible for destabilizing the region and that Iran is prepared to confront both adversaries militarily.
The conflict between Israel and Iran has caused widespread disruptions in travel, with the periodic closure of airspace affecting flights across the Middle East. Several international airlines have suspended routes over Iranian airspace due to security risks.
In response, the U.S. State Department issued a security alert warning American citizens of potential demonstrations and threats abroad, particularly in areas with significant anti-U.S. sentiment. citizens and interests abroad,” the advisory stated, urging Americans to exercise caution and stay informed as the geopolitical situation continues to evolve.