Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the United States “must receive a response” for its recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, intensifying global anxiety over a potential escalation in the Middle East conflict.
Speaking during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian condemned the US strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, calling them a “serious act of aggression” and vowing retaliation before any return to diplomacy.
“The Americans must receive a response to their aggression,” Pezeshkian said, as reported by Iran’s official IRNA news agency.
🛑 Tehran Signals Retaliation, Not De-escalation
Iran’s leadership has made it clear that no diplomatic engagement will occur until a proportionate response is delivered. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran is considering “all possible options”, while top advisor Ali Akbar Velayati warned that US military bases and regional allies could be deemed “legitimate targets”.
“America has attacked the heart of the Islamic world and must await irreparable consequences,” Velayati said.
🧭 Global Fallout and Security Alerts
The US has issued a “worldwide caution” advisory for its citizens, evacuating non-essential staff from embassies in Lebanon and Türkiye amid fears of reprisals. Meanwhile, protests erupted in Tehran, with President Pezeshkian joining demonstrators chanting “Revenge, revenge!”
🌍 What’s at Stake
The world is now on edge as Iran weighs its next move. While it has already launched missiles at Israel, it has so far refrained from directly targeting US assets. Analysts warn that any Iranian retaliation against American forces could trigger a wider regional war.
Stay tuned for real-time updates on Iran’s response and regional developments.
