- President Trump says the U.S. has “complete and total control” of Iranian skies
- Warns Iran again to return to the nuclear deal or face consequences
- Escalating cross-border strikes between Israel and Iran fuel fears of regional war
- Diplomatic efforts to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement remain stalled
- UN and IAEA raise alarms over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pair of back-to-back messages on Truth Social, President Donald Trump declared U.S. military supremacy over Iran’s airspace and issued a renewed warning to Tehran over its nuclear ambitions.
Earlier, in a separate post, Trump threatened Iran for the second time, repeating his firm stance against Tehran’s nuclear pursuits. His warning came with an urgent call for the evacuation of the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Middle East on Edge
Trump’s remarks come amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East. Over the past week, Iran and Israel have engaged in tit-for-tat military actions, raising alarms over a potential regional conflict. Israeli strikes inside Syria reportedly targeted Iranian Quds Force facilities, killing several Revolutionary Guard members.
Iran responded with a barrage of missiles aimed at Israeli military sites near the northern border. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) retaliated with air raids, further inflaming tensions.
Read more: Trump Issues Second Iran Nuclear Warning
Diplomacy on Ice
Efforts to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have stalled, with Iran refusing demands for limits on enrichment and inspection access. The Biden administration previously attempted to re-enter the agreement, but talks in Vienna have not progressed since late 2023.
Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and United Nations officials continue to voice concern over Iran’s growing stockpile of highly enriched uranium—now reportedly at levels approaching weapons-grade.
Regional Consequences Loom
Experts caution that failure to de-escalate diplomatically may trigger a full-scale conflict across the region. “There is a narrow and closing window for diplomacy,” warned a former U.S. envoy to the Middle East, adding that military escalation could cause mass displacement and severe humanitarian fallout.
With military buildup intensifying and no talks on the horizon, Trump’s forceful messaging may further destabilize an already fragile balance in the region.
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