Iran has issued a formal warning of full-scale retaliation as US military deployments in the Middle East intensify. Tehran’s leadership has placed defense forces on heightened alert, preparing for the possibility of extreme scenarios. A senior Iranian official declared that any attack whether “limited”, “surgical” or “kinetic”, would be treated as an all-out war, and the response would be unprecedented and severe. This statement comes amid rising regional tensions following US-backed Israeli operations in June. In response, the United States has moved major naval assets, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with escorting destroyers, signaling a strategic posture of deterrence. President Trump confirmed the deployment, stating the fleet is positioned “just in case”, leaving the door open for potential military action if Iran escalates. WATCH
25 January,2026 04:07 AM ISTThe United States has deployed a major naval force toward Iran as tensions rise following months of deadly protests and nuclear concerns. President Trump confirmed that a large flotilla of warships and air assets is moving into the region, stressing that he hopes military action can still be avoided.
23 January,2026 08:49 PM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest deterrence messages yet toward Iran, warning of overwhelming retaliation if any assassination attempt linked to Tehran targets him or U.S. interests. Speaking during a nationally televised interview, Trump made it clear that any act of aggression would be met with a response designed to completely neutralize the threat. The warning comes amid rising tensions after Iranian officials cautioned against any actions directed at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s armed forces swiftly responded, with senior commanders delivering a stark counter-warning, vowing severe consequences for any move against their leadership. WATCH
22 January,2026 12:28 AM ISTIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stark warning to President Donald Trump, saying any U.S. military strike on Iran would trigger a harsh and regrettable response, amounting to all-out war. Pezeshkian also warned that any attack targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader would be treated as an attack on the entire nation. The warning comes after Trump suggested it may be time for new leadership in Iran, amid widespread protests and mounting international pressure. Iranian officials say such statements are dangerous and could push the region toward direct conflict.
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