Trump weighs large-scale Iran strike; Tehran threatens new weapons, targets
US President Trump publicly floats a large-scale attack on Iran, asking when to 'blow up the entire nation,' signaling a potential major escalation beyond previous strikes. Iran's Ayatollah regime warns it will use new weapons and hit new targets if attacks resume, raising the risk of a broader regional conflict. The threat is unconfirmed as an operational plan, but rhetoric marks a sharp escalation from prior limited strikes.
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US-Iran Confrontation: Trump Threatens Large-Scale Strike; Iran Warns of New Weapons
US President Trump has publicly threatened a large-scale military strike against Iran, asking about 'blowing up the entire nation.' In response, Iran's Ayatollah regime has warned of using new weapons and targeting new objectives if attacks resume, and has ruled out negotiations without US concessions. The rhetoric marks a significant escalation from prior limited strikes and posturing, increasing the plausibility of direct military confrontation.