A senior Iranian official told CNN on Tuesday that Iran will respond forcefully if President Trump attacks the Mount Makosh nuclear site, warning that the cost will be American soldiers and their allies in the region. The threat escalates a war of words as the US-Iran standoff intensifies.
A senior Iranian official told CNN on Tuesday that Iran will respond forcefully if President Trump attacks the Mount Makosh nuclear site, warning that the price will be American soldiers and their allies in the region. The official's statement adds a specific military dimension to the Iranian threat, naming US troops and regional partners as potential targets.
The threat follows an earlier warning from a senior Iranian official who said the response would be 'devastating' if the US attacks Mount Makosh (The Zioneer, 13:56). That warning came hours after President Trump early Tuesday threatened to 'reach the site' and told Iran to prepare (The Zioneer, 02:47).
The Mount Makosh site has been a focal point of the escalating US-Iran confrontation, with Trump seting a Wednesday-night deadline for a nuclear deal or renewed strikes. The senior official's remarks to CNN, the identity of whom was not disclosed, underscore the potential for direct conflict between US forces and Iranian proxies. The mention of 'partners in the region' suggests Iran may target US allies, including Israel or Gulf states, in a broader response.
What remains open: The official's name was not given, and it is unclear whether the threat reflects a unified Iranian policy or a factional position. No specific timeline for a possible attack was mentioned.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump escalates Mount Makosh threat: 'We will reach the site, tell Iran to prepare'
- DevelopingIran threatens decisive military response to US strikes, citing Trump deadline
- StrongIran's military spokesman warns of 'harsh response' to Trump's stance
- StrongIran responds to Trump's 'Oil Island' threat with vow of 'harsh and painful' retaliation
Source and signal
- Internal intake