Iran Warns Israel, US of Major Retaliation After Strikes

Following Israel's recent airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and military facilities, Iran has vowed severe reprisals, accusing both Israel and the U.S. of complicity in the attacks. Iranian officials, including Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned of harsh responses and a 'bitter fate' awaiting Israel, citing the deaths of Iranian military commanders. The Trump administration, while distancing itself from Israel's unilateral actions, emphasized protecting American forces in the region and warned Iran against targeting U.S. interests, with Senator Ted Cruz explicitly cautioning that any attack on U.S. military personnel would be met with overwhelming force. Israel justified its preemptive strikes by asserting Iran was days away from acquiring nuclear weapons, a claim underscored by Iran's refusal to dismantle centrifuges and its increased missile production. The escalating tensions raise concerns about regional destabilization and the potential for broader conflict involving global powers. U.S. intelligence highlights Iran's growing ballistic missile arsenal, intensifying fears of retaliatory attacks against Israel and U.S. forces.