TEHRAN: In a significant escalation of hostilities, massive strikes hit Iran’s railway infrastructure and strategic bridges on Tuesday. Following the attacks, the Israeli military issued a direct warning to Iranian citizens to avoid using trains or being near railway lines, stating that such locations now pose a high risk to life. Adding to the tension, the White House reiterated its stern warning that Iran would be “sent back to the stone ages” if it failed to engage in serious negotiations regarding the current conflict.
In response to the mounting pressure, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards declared that they would target the energy infrastructure of the US and its allies. Crucially, they warned that their retaliatory actions might not be confined to the Middle East but could extend globally. Meanwhile, Iranian state media confirmed explosions on Kharg Island, a vital energy hub, following targeted strikes. As the humanitarian situation worsens, France has cautioned against targeting civilian infrastructure, fearing an uncontrollable regional escalation. Additionally, Iran remains largely cut off from the world as the nationwide internet blackout enters its 39th day.
In a series of ominous posts on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump characterized the impending deadline for Iran as “one of the most important moments” in world history. As the clock ticks toward the deadline set for Tehran to comply with US demands, Trump stated that the world is about to witness a turning point in history.
“We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the world,” Trump posted on Tuesday. He issued a chilling warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” signaling a massive military escalation. Trump explicitly raised the prospect of “complete and total regime change” in Tehran, suggesting that decades of “extortion, corruption, and death will finally end.” Despite the severity of his threats, he added that “maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen,” hinting at a total transformation of the Iranian leadership. The statements come as global tensions peak over the potential for large-scale strikes on Iran’s infrastructure.
With input from Iran International.
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