Iran has issued a stark warning to former US President Donald Trump, threatening to "create hell" if the United States or Israel makes "another mistake" in the Middle East. The warning was delivered on Tuesday by Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a senior Iranian security official, who stated that the "satanic Zionist-American coalition" would face devastating consequences for any further military action against Tehran.
Iran's Senior Official Issues Threat
In a statement carried by Iran's state-run Mehr News Agency, Zolghadr urged observers to "look elsewhere than Washington and Tel Aviv for a credible threat," asserting that nearly five decades of Iranian "resistance" have fundamentally reshaped the global security order. He emphasized: "Forty-seven years and 100 days of resistance – from the battlefield to the city square, from the city square to the arena of politics and diplomacy – have transformed the world's security order. If the satanic Zionist-American coalition makes another mistake, the region will become a hell for them." Zolghadr concluded his remarks with a greeting to "the martyrs of Dahiyeh," referencing a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut.
Fragile Ceasefire Holds
The warning comes amid a fragile pause in hostilities between Iran and Israel, following days of missile and air strikes. Iranian officials have cautioned that any renewed military action by Israel or the US would prompt a tougher response, with Tehran threatening "much more severe and crushing measures" against what it terms acts of aggression. Ali Khezrian, a member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee, reinforced this stance, stating that Tehran would resume its missile campaign if Israel launched further attacks in Lebanon. According to Iran International, Khezrian declared that the Islamic Republic would continue its missile operations as long as its enemies violated the ceasefire across the "resistance front."
Ceasefire Breaches Alleged
Khezrian dismissed suggestions that Iran entered the conflict solely due to fighting in Lebanon, calling such claims "a lie." He argued that the truce had been repeatedly breached in both Lebanon and southern Iran, adding that Tehran would no longer tolerate violations on either front. Any fresh military action, he warned, could trigger a renewed response from the Islamic Republic.
Lebanese President Calls for Talks
Iran's threats come amid anger over Israel's continued military operations in Lebanon, which Tehran claims breach the terms of the fragile ceasefire and could spark a new wave of missile attacks. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has urged Israel to return to the negotiating table following strikes in southern Lebanon. In a rare public appeal, Aoun stated that a military solution "will never provide you with security and safety" for people living in northern Israel. He added: "We are ready, we are willing, we are committed. Are you? If you are, let's sit and talk." Aoun clarified that he would not meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu until an agreement to end the conflict is reached, and any deal would be based on a non-aggression pact rather than a full peace agreement.
Regional Tensions Escalate
The situation remains highly volatile, with Saudi Arabia reportedly bracing for a potential missile onslaught from Iran as the Middle East teeters on the brink of further conflict. The international community continues to monitor developments closely, as the fragile ceasefire in the region hangs in the balance.
