Trump Threatens New Strikes as Iran Promises Crushing Response

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for claiming victory in the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, accusing him of lying and boasting that U.S. air strikes obliterated Iran's key nuclear sites. Trump reiterated his willingness to conduct further bombings if Iran continues its nuclear program and suspended talks on sanction relief following Khamenei's hostile remarks. In response, Iranian military officials, including Brig. Gen. Ramezan Sharif and Mohammad Reza Naqdi, threatened a more destructive retaliation against any future attacks on Iran’s interests, warning of severe consequences for American personnel in the region. The 12-day conflict involved Israeli air strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel, causing significant casualties on both sides before a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was reached. Thousands of Iranians participated in funeral processions for victims of the conflict, underscoring the high human toll. The ongoing tensions have further complicated international efforts to monitor and inspect Iran's nuclear facilities, with Iran suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.