Iran Threatens to Target U.S. Bases Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel
Iran has condemned Israel’s overnight strikes on its military and nuclear facilities, vowing to hold the U.S. accountable for its support of Israel. The threats to U.S. bases in the Middle East come as the Trump administration orders partial evacuations, raising concerns about potential military escalation. The situation has been further complicated by the U.N. Mission to Iran condemning the attacks that killed four military commanders, one Iranian official involved in nuclear talks with the U.S., and two nuclear scientists, highlighting the severity of the strikes. Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh has warned that if Israel strikes Iran again, the U.S. bases in the Middle East will be targeted. The Trump administration’s decision to evacuate some U.S. embassy staff in Iraq and authorize military dependents to leave the region underscores the growing tension and uncertainty. Analysts suggest that Iran’s threats may also be a political maneuver to distance the U.S. from Israel and shift its role as an observer in the Middle East crisis.
Iran’s response to Israel’s strikes has been met with international condemnation, particularly from the United Nations. The U.N. Mission to Iran sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council condemning the attacks that killed four military commanders, one Iranian official involved in nuclear talks with the U.S., and two nuclear scientists, and said that Israel’s