Iran's Army Vows 'Broader, More Devastating' Attacks as Trump Bombs Tow
Key Takeaways
- Iran's army vows broader, more destructive attacks on US and Israel.
- Iranian military rejects US claims of degraded capabilities and escalates rhetoric.
- Trump's address prompted Tehran's warnings of continued strikes and potential targets.
Iran Vows Devastating Retaliation
Iran's Army promised to carry out devastating attacks against the US and Israel in response to Trump's threat.
“Iranian army threatens ‘stronger, wider, more destructive’ attacks against US, Israel Military spokesperson rejects Trump’s claims of degraded capabilities, vows escalation as war continues ISTANBUL Iran’s military threatened Thursday to launch “stronger, wider, and more destructive” attacks against the US and Israel, rejecting US claims that its capabilities have been significantly weakened”
The Iranian Army said Washington and Tel Aviv have incomplete information about Iran's military capability.
Trump posted a video of a bridge exploding; Iranian state media reported eight dead and 95 wounded.
Major Western outlets confirmed the bridge strike but did not contextualize it as retaliatory.
Trump's Obsession With Demolishing Bridges
Trump posted a personal video of the Koodar Bridge collapse, which killed at least eight civilians.
He tweeted blaming Iran, ignoring that his administration launched the strikes 40 minutes earlier.
The Strait of Hormuz remained closed despite Trump demanding its reopening as a ceasefire condition.
Economic shocks spread with oil surging and stock markets tumbling.
Iran's Resilience Defies US Claims
The Iranian military rejected US claims of having destroyed its capabilities.
“What we should know: the war of the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran began on Saturday, 9 Esfand 1404”
Zolfaghari warned the war would continue until surrender with humiliation and disgrace.
This hardline stance sharply contrasted with Pezeshkian's earlier call to end the war.
Iran launched its 89th wave of attacks against Israel after Trump called Iran decimated.
U.S. Public Support Craters
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27 percent of Americans approved of the strikes.
The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.
Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 3,000 people have been killed across the Middle East.
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