President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on June 27, warning of potential military action that could lead to the country’s annihilation.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, "U.S. aircraft just struck Iran's missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar bases, citing violations of the ceasefire agreement. They (Iran) are unlikely to learn any lessons from this."
He added, "There may come a time when we can no longer be reasonable, and we will have to militarily conclude what we started very successfully. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist."
This statement confirms the U.S. military's recent airstrikes against Iran while also warning of a significant military operation in response to Iran's continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, despite a ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU).
On the same day, U.S. forces conducted additional airstrikes targeting Iran's reconnaissance infrastructure and communication systems. This follows a previous airstrike in response to an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel, which prompted further military action after Iran launched another assault.
In retaliation for the U.S. airstrikes, Iran reportedly attacked the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet stationed in Bahrain with drones. This escalation raises concerns that Iran may retaliate again following the latest U.S. strikes.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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