The President of the United States, Donald Trump, threatened on Sunday to strike Iran with “an unprecedented force” if Tehran follows through on its promise to launch a “historic offensive” against the U.S. and Israel in retaliation for the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
EFE reported that the Iranian regime confirmed the death of the supreme leader following a joint military operation carried out on Saturday by U.S. and Israeli forces against strategic targets in Tehran and other cities.
Trump warns Tehran
Through his social network Truth Social, Trump responded to the threats made by Iranian authorities in recent hours.
"Iran has just declared that it will attack with great force today, more force than ever before. However, it would be better for them not to do so, because if they do, we will strike them with an unprecedented force," wrote the leader.
In another message posted on Saturday, after confirming the death of Jameneí, Trump stated: "Jameneí, one of the most evil people in history, is dead. This is not only justice for the Iranian people but for all the great Americans and people from many countries around the world who have been killed or maimed by Jameneí and his band of bloodthirsty thugs."
The U.S. president also called on the Iranian people to "take back" their country after decades under the ayatollahs' regime.
Iran promises revenge and launches attacks
In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced attacks on 27 U.S. military bases in the Middle East and targets in Israel, including Tel Aviv. The offensive aims to avenge the death of the supreme leader.
Explosions have been reported in Doha, Kuwait, and Dubai, while the Ministry of Defense of Qatar stated that it has intercepted up to 18 ballistic missiles targeting its territory.
The president of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared: "We will take revenge on the Americans and Israelis." He warned that they will deal blows "so terrible that they will beg for mercy."
Impact of the Offensive by the U.S. and Israel
The joint military operation on Saturday targeted strategic facilities in Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan.
In addition to Jameneí, Iran confirmed the death of the Chief of Staff, Abdorrahim Musaví; the Minister of Defense, Aziz Nasirzadeh; the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, Mohammad Pakpur; and the senior advisor Ali Shamjani.
The attacks have left more than 200 dead, according to the Red Crescent, and prompted the temporary closure of airspace in several countries in the Persian Gulf, affecting major international airport hubs.
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