Iran Warns US of All-Out War Over Israel Conflict, Defends Nuclear Program

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring that any direct intervention in the ongoing conflict with Israel would ignite an all-out war in the region. This comes as Israeli forces launched overnight strikes on Iranian sites, targeting facilities allegedly tied to uranium enrichment and military operations. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, American involvement would be a catastrophic trigger, a statement that carries weight with thousands of U.S. troops stationed within striking distance of Iran’s arsenal.

Amid the escalating tensions, Iran remains defiant about its controversial nuclear program. Ambassador Ali Bahreini in Geneva dismissed calls to halt uranium enrichment, insisting it serves peaceful purposes, even as Israel claims its strikes are aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Bahreini also brushed off any notion of setbacks from the Israeli attacks, affirming that Iranian scientists are undeterred.

The latest wave of violence saw Israeli warplanes hammer Tehran through the night, while Iran retaliated with a limited missile barrage, resulting in no reported casualties. Israel’s military campaign, which intensified after a 60-day diplomatic window set by President Donald Trump yielded no progress, has now claimed high-profile targets, including Iran’s short-lived wartime chief of staff, Ali Shadmani. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported striking over 1,100 components across Iran, including centrifuge production sites and missile facilities, in a bid to cripple what they call an existential threat.

On the other side, Iran’s missile volleys—though largely intercepted—continue to rattle nerves, with the IDF urging citizens to remain vigilant. Meanwhile, Trump, initially reserved about Israel’s actions, has shifted tone, hinting at a broader U.S. role and demanding Iran’s complete surrender while touting control over Iranian skies via social media. With U.S. military assets pouring into the Middle East, the specter of a wider conflict looms larger than ever.

As this dangerous chess game unfolds, Israel remains entangled in parallel battles, including its fight against Hamas in Gaza, where 53 hostages are still held. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the world watches as each move edges the region closer to a tipping point.