Published: Oct 06, 2025, 20:36 IST | Updated: Oct 06, 2025, 20:36 IST
In a dramatic escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions, President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to Tehran: any attempt to resume its nuclear weapons program will be met with immediate U.S. military action. Speaking on October 5 at Naval Station Norfolk, Trump referred to the recent Operation Midnight Hammer airstrikes, claiming they stopped Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Meanwhile, U.S. prosecutors have charged Iranian-linked operatives in a plot to assassinate Trump and an Iranian-American journalist, fueling speculation about potential Iranian retaliation.
With diplomatic tensions at a boiling point, this could mark a major turning point in U.S.-Iran relations. Full details inside.