Tensions Escalate as Iran Readies Missiles Following Trumps Bombing Threat

Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening the country with unprecedented bombing over nuclear negotiations, Iran has responded by preparing its missile forces for potential retaliation. According to a report from the state-owned Tehran Times, the Iranian armed forces have mobilized missiles capable of striking U.S.-linked positions worldwide.

The report claims that a significant portion of these missiles are stationed in fortified underground facilities spread across Iran, designed to withstand airstrikes. This latest development marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the two nations, as diplomatic negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program remain at an impasse.

On Sunday, President Trump made his most direct military threat yet against Tehran, telling an NBC News journalist that Iran would face devastating consequences if it did not comply with U.S. demands for a new nuclear agreement. “If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” Trump warned. “It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.”

Iran’s missile preparations appear to be a direct response to this threat. The Tehran Times reported that Iran’s military forces have been placed on high alert, with missile systems positioned to strike U.S. interests if necessary. Iranian military officials have not yet commented publicly on these claims, but the report suggests that Iran is unwilling to back down in the face of mounting U.S. pressure.

Beyond the military threats, Trump also suggested that his administration could reinstate secondary tariffs on Iran and its trading partners, further tightening the economic stranglehold on the country. He indicated that a final decision on these economic measures would be made in the coming weeks, depending on how Iran responds to his demands.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been steadily rising since Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and imposed heavy sanctions on Tehran. Iran has since taken steps to advance its nuclear program, leading to renewed diplomatic efforts—and threats—by the Trump administration to force Iran back to the negotiating table.

With Iran now reportedly readying its missile arsenal and Trump doubling down on both military and economic pressure, the risk of direct conflict has become more pronounced. Analysts warn that if either side escalates further, the situation could quickly spiral into a military confrontation with global repercussions.

As the world watches closely, the coming days and weeks will be crucial in determining whether this standoff can be defused through diplomacy or whether it will push the U.S. and Iran closer to the brink of war.