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Amid escalating Middle Eastern tensions, Iran vows a strong response to Israeli strikes. US deploys B-52 bombers deployed in the region, signaling heightened conflict risks.
Iran Vows Retaliation as US Deploys B-52 Bombers in Middle East
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has pledged a “tooth-breaking” response to Israeli actions in the Middle East, intensifying the geopolitical strain. This comes as the US moves B-52 bombers into the region, amplifying tensions further.
Nuclear Policy Shift and Regional Conflict
Ayatollah Khamenei’s top advisor, Kamal Kharrazi, hinted that Iran might alter its nuclear stance if an existential threat arises. Recent confrontations began with missile exchanges, leading to Israel’s significant airstrike campaign. In a separate incident, Israeli commandos apprehended a Hezbollah operative in Lebanon, sparking further disputes as Lebanon condemned the operation and sought UN intervention.