The Iranian newspaper Kayhan, which operates under the supervision of the Supreme Leader's representative, published a threat Wednesday that if Iran's nuclear facilities are attacked again, the Islamic Republic will retaliate by striking American nuclear facilities and centers. The article invoked the 'deterrence doctrine' and 'eye for an eye' principle, and claimed the response would come from 'places America does not know about.' It also asserted that the US military is already under Iranian missile attacks and in a state of 'complete helplessness.'
The threat comes just minutes after Iranian Telegram channels warned they would bomb Gulf oil infrastructure if President Trump attacks — a SAME-THREAD escalation. The Kayhan article, published by a newspaper with close ties to the Supreme Leader's office, represents an escalation in rhetoric, explicitly targeting American nuclear facilities rather than regional allies. It is the latest in a series of threats from Iranian officials and media as US-Iran tensions remain high. Over the past weeks, as The Zioneer has reported, Iranian figures have threatened to change the nuclear doctrine, withdraw from the NPT, close strategic straits, and strike states enabling attacks on Iran. The Kayhan article also dismisses Trump's threats, claiming the US military is already under Iranian missile attacks and in a state of helplessness. The claims are unverified and come from a single source.
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