Iran Warns of Strikes on US Bases Amid Trump Strike Rumors

TEHRAN: The Middle East is facing its most volatile period since the June 2025 conflict, as Iranian leadership issues a stark warning to Washington and Jerusalem. On Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared that all U.S. and Israeli military facilities in the region are now “legitimate targets” should the United States initiate military action against the Islamic Republic.

The warning follows reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is “seriously considering” authorizing targeted strikes against Iran. Tensions have remained at a breaking point since the 12-day war in June 2025, which saw Israeli and American forces conduct surprise aerial campaigns against Iran’s primary nuclear and military installations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the threats during a weekly cabinet meeting, stating that Israel is “closely monitoring” the situation. Netanyahu took the unusual step of openly backing the domestic protests currently rocking Iranian cities.

“If Iran’s current leadership were overthrown, Israel and Iran would once again become faithful partners,” Netanyahu said, envisioning a “future of prosperity and peace” between the two nations.

The current escalation is deeply rooted in the events of mid-2025. Following the 12-day war, Iran’s infrastructure—specifically its three major nuclear facilities—remains heavily damaged from U.S. bombing runs. The threat of renewed conflict comes as Iran struggles to rebuild its military deterrence while simultaneously battling an internal economic collapse.

Security analysts warn that any miscalculation by Washington or Tehran could reignite the “all-out” warfare seen last summer, potentially drawing the entire region into a prolonged conflict.