Iran State TV Threatens US Military, Civilians Amid Middle East Strike Tensions

Following U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, Iranian state TV aired a video showing a map of U.S. military bases across the Middle East within Iran's missile range, declaring that every American citizen and soldier in the region is now a legitimate target. The Iranian broadcaster's commentator directly addressed President Trump, stating, "You started it, and we will finish it," signaling a vow of retaliation. This broadcast came after President Trump described the strikes on sites including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan as a "very successful attack." Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh had previously warned that all U.S. bases in countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and others were within Iran's reach and could be boldly targeted. Despite Iran’s attempts to downplay the impact of the U.S. strikes, the heightened rhetoric underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations. Thousands of U.S. troops remain stationed at the bases depicted in the broadcast, making them potential targets in any retaliatory actions.