Iran Warns Of Retaliation If Trump Strikes

Iran warned it would target US bases if Washington strikes, prompting the United States to pull some personnel from regional bases amid escalating tensions.

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases across the Middle East, a U.S. official said Wednesday, following warnings from Tehran that it could target American facilities if attacked.

Iran’s leadership, facing the most severe domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, is attempting to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of military intervention in support of anti-government protesters.

The unrest, triggered by economic hardship and rapidly escalating into nationwide protests, has resulted in at least 2,400 deaths, according to the U.S.-based HRANA rights group, while Iranian officials cite over 2,000 fatalities.

European nations, including France, have condemned the crackdown as the most violent in contemporary Iranian history, and the U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet on Iran at the request of the United States.

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran has warned neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Turkey, that U.S. bases on their territory would be targeted if Washington launches military action.

U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said some personnel have been withdrawn from key bases, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, as a precaution amid heightened regional tensions.

Trump, while publicly threatening strong action if Iran executes protesters, indicated a wait-and-see approach, saying reports suggest killings are subsiding and the situation is under observation before any decisions are made.

while Iran’s security apparatus appears to remain largely in control despite the unrest, international alarm is mounting. Washington and its allies are closely monitoring the situation, balancing the risk of escalation against diplomatic pressures in a volatile region.

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