Iran Threatens 'Crushing Destruction' on US After Trump Declares Epic Fury Total Victory

By: Shawn
‎The military leadership of Iran has warned it is prepared to launch more destructive and far-reaching attacks against the United States following claims by Donald Trump that Operation Epic Fury had delivered decisive battlefield success.
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‎Iran vows severe retaliation after Trump says Operation Epic Fury crushed its forces, with threats of continued US strikes and global concern over escalation.
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‎Tehran’s response was triggered after Trump repeated threats to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Age,” while branding the country a fanatical regime and accusing its leadership of extreme violence and thuggery.
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‎Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya operational command, speaking through state television, stated that the war would persist until those opposing Iran experienced humiliation, disgrace, regret, and ultimate surrender, presenting its position as unwavering.
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‎The statement also warned that broader, more intense operations would follow, describing future actions as more crushing in scope.
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‎Trump, in a national address, praised US forces for what he described as rapid and overwhelming victories, claiming extensive destruction of Iranian military assets.
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‎He said Iran’s navy had been wiped out, its air force severely damaged, and its leadership largely eliminated, while also claiming the Revolutionary Guard’s command structure was being dismantled in real time.
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‎According to Trump, Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones had been sharply reduced, with weapons production facilities, rocket launchers, and related infrastructure destroyed or heavily damaged.
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‎He further stated that no adversary in modern warfare had suffered losses on such a scale in such a short period.
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‎Despite asserting that Iran was no longer a meaningful threat, Trump confirmed that military strikes would continue for several weeks, with intensified operations planned.
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‎He also raised the possibility of targeting Iran’s electricity-producing infrastructure if diplomatic discussions or cease-fire efforts failed to produce agreement.
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‎Addressing domestic concerns over public opinion and economic pressure, Trump described the military campaign as a necessary investment in future generations.
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‎He further contextualized the operation by referencing the lengths of major historical conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq war.
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‎Global reactions included political caution, with Anthony Albanese urging greater clarity on US objectives.
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‎At the same time, Keir Starmer defended NATO after Trump suggested he was considering pulling the United States out of the alliance amid escalating tensions related to Iran.

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