Following a high-stakes phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran, significantly escalating global fears of a renewed military conflict.
Taking to Truth Social shortly after the discussion, Trump warned that “time is of the essence” for the Iranian regime, adding that they must act fast “or there won’t be anything left of them.”
The tense rhetoric comes amid growing reports that Washington and Tel Aviv are actively preparing for a potential resumption of military operations as diplomatic efforts to secure a durable peace settlement continue to falter.
During their conversation, which Trump described as highly positive, the two leaders focused heavily on strategies regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The US President reportedly made it clear that if Tehran fails to present a significantly improved diplomatic proposal, the United States is prepared to strike back with unprecedented force, warning that the US would “hit them harder than anything we’ve done to them so far.”
This sharp shift toward military posturing highlights the widening gap between diplomatic negotiations and the realities on the ground.
Meanwhile, regional tensions have reached a boiling point, prompting Iran to begin preparing its domestic audience for the possibility of an imminent war.
In an unusual psychological mobilization effort, Iranian state television broadcasted footage of news presenters holding rifles on air.
During these programs, one presenter received live firearms training from a masked member of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while another publicly declared her readiness to sacrifice her life for the nation, signaling that both sides are dug in for a potential escalation.
