Iran's ultimatum to Trump: Stop the bombings or we launch a widespread attack
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Iran has issued a three-day ultimatum to the United States, demanding an end to bombings or facing a widespread retaliatory attack.
- Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor, stated Iran will no longer settle for proportionate strikes and that "no border will be safe."
- U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian maritime surveillance center in Chabahar port, while Washington reportedly plans to send additional refueling aircraft to the region.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, demanding an immediate halt to American bombings within three days or face a comprehensive retaliatory offensive. Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), declared that Iran will no longer limit its response to proportionate strikes. He ominously stated that "no border will be safe," suggesting a significant expansion of potential Iranian retaliation.
According to Iranian state television, Rezaei emphasized that Tehran's response could escalate to unprecedented levels. This ultimatum comes as reports suggest increased U.S. military activity in the region. Axios, citing U.S. and Israeli officials, reported that Washington has informed Israel of its intention to deploy dozens of additional refueling aircraft, as President Donald Trump reportedly considers a major new air operation against Iran.
Unconfirmed reports indicate the daily arrival of five to eight U.S. refueling aircraft, though they are not expected to land at Ben Gurion Airport. Simultaneously, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the destruction of a maritime traffic control center at Iran's Chabahar port. CENTCOM stated the facility was part of an IRGC network used to monitor and target commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, releasing video evidence of the operation via the platform X.
The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides signaling a readiness for further military action. Iran's ultimatum and the U.S. military movements point towards a potential dangerous escalation in the region.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.