Iran has issued a stark warning that all U.S. military bases across the Middle East are within range of its missile arsenal, as regional tensions intensify over suspected U.S. involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran. Tasnim News Agency, closely affiliated with Iran’s Quds Force, published a detailed list of American bases in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman declaring them legitimate targets in any potential confrontation. The move signals a sharp escalation in messaging from Tehran and highlights growing concerns over a broader regional conflict.
Amid the heightened rhetoric, former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in, expressing opposition to war but warning against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He claimed Iran is just weeks away from developing nuclear weapons and lamented the collapse of the previous nuclear agreement, calling it a fair deal that now may be beyond revival.
In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated on X that Iran has never pursued, and will never pursue, nuclear weapons. He emphasized that Iran’s military posture remains strictly defensive.
With diplomatic channels largely stalled and inflammatory statements from both sides mounting, the risk of escalation continues to grow. Observers stress the need for urgent international diplomacy to avert a potential full-scale conflict in the region.
