In Video: U.S. officials: Iran threatened terror attacks inside U.S. if strikes ordered on nuclear facilities
United States Warns of Potential Iranian Retaliation
In a shocking development, NBC News has learned that Iran has directly threatened the United States, warning President Trump that if he launches air strikes against its nuclear facilities, Iran could respond by unleashing terrorist attacks. The chilling message was conveyed to the President through an intermediary during last week’s Group of Seven (G7) summit.
The threat comes as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate, with the United States already having taken steps to increase its military presence in the Middle East. The situation has raised concerns about a potential conflict between the two nations, with many wondering what the consequences of such a conflict could be.
According to NBC News, the Iranian message was conveyed to the President by an intermediary, warning that the consequences of launching air strikes against its nuclear facilities would be severe. The warning is seen as a direct threat to the United States and its interests in the region.
In response, the United States has taken steps to increase its military presence in the region, with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group being deployed to the Middle East. The move is seen as a show of force by the United States, and a warning to Iran that it will not be tolerated to threaten American interests.
Historic Mission: The LARGEST STRIKE IN HISTORY
Details of the threat come as the United States and its allies have launched a series of air strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Syria. The strikes, which were carried out using F-15 fighter jets, marked the largest strike in history, with the goal of disrupting Iran’s ability to use its proxy forces to attack American interests.
Courtney, an NBC News correspondent, reported that the use of bunker-busting bombs was a significant development, as it marked the first time such weapons had been used in combat. The unique design of the bombs, which are equipped with GPS trackers and have an extremely strong casing, allows them to penetrate deep into hardened targets, making them extremely effective in disabling Iranian missile systems.
Tensions Continue to Rise
The backdrop of tensions between the United States and Iran has been marked by a series of escalating incidents, including the shootdown of an American drone by an Iranian missile, and the deployment of additional troops to the Middle East. The situation has raised concerns about a potential conflict between the two nations, with many wondering what the consequences of such a conflict could be.
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Peter Alexander, an NBC News correspondent at the White House, reported that the administration is taking the threat from Iran seriously, and is working to develop a response to the situation. "It doesn’t matter if the order was given," Alexander said, "the fact that Iran has made such a direct threat to the United States is a serious concern."
As the situation continues to unfold, the world waits with bated breath to see how the United States and Iran will respond to the escalating tensions. One thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the consequences of a conflict between the two nations would be severe.