Donald Trump Announces Long-Term Conflict Following Mass Airstrikes on Iran

The conflict in the Middle East has entered a phase of open, full-scale war as combined US and Israeli air forces struck the administrative and military heart of Iran. President Donald Trump, during an address at the White House, called these actions the "last chance" to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The American leader is preparing the public for a scenario of prolonged military action, rejecting the possibility of negotiations at this stage. In Tehran, the targets of the attacks included not only the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards, but also underground weapons depots, known as "rocket cities," hidden deep within rock formations. The Pentagon also confirmed the combat use of a new, precise ballistic missile designed to bypass Iranian defense systems. US-Iranian relations have remained hostile since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, but the current escalation is seen as the most serious threat to regional stability in decades, surpassing tensions from the Iran-Iraq War period.The diplomatic situation is becoming increasingly multidimensional. Melania Trump, in an unprecedented gesture, chaired a UN Security Council session dedicated to protecting children in armed conflicts, declaring that peace does not have to be fragile. Meanwhile, China, through Xi Jinping, maintains a strategic distance from the fighting, while using US engagement to strengthen its own economic position in Asia. In Europe, a rift is growing: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez openly criticizes the Trump administration for violating international law, which led to a sharp retort from Israel. Within Israel, we are witnessing record militarization of public life with an almost complete absence of internal criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Despite offensive successes, the Israeli Iron Dome is unable to stop all counterattacks. In Beit Shemesh, rockets pierced the protective umbrella, destroying civilian homes. Experts point to the difficulty of overthrowing the Iranian regime from within, arguing that the country currently lacks organized opposition capable of taking power after potential bombings. „It was our last chance and we will be there for as long as it is necessary.” — Donald Trump