US-Iran trade threats as IRGC warns of long-term war, Trump weighs options

The IRGC claims readiness for a 'long-term war' with unused strategic weapons, while President Trump publicly threatens to 'blow the entire nation up.' This escalation follows a pattern of rising tensions, but the explicit threat of total destruction marks a rhetorical escalation. The risk of miscalculation is high, though actual military action remains uncertain.