Trump weighs U.S. strike as Iran's supreme leader says the 'battle begins' “This is the dirty work Israel

📰 Trump Weighs U.S. Strike as Iran’s Supreme Leader Declares: "The Battle Begins"

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly urging a forceful U.S. response to recent escalations between Iran and Israel, even as he campaigns for a return to office in 2024.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a fiery speech today, declaring “the battle begins,” in what observers say is the most explicit call yet for a broader confrontation following Israeli attacks on Iranian military assets in Syria and Iraq.

 

🗣️ Khamenei added: “This is the dirty work of Israel, but the Americans must also be held accountable.”

⚔️ Context:

• Over the past weeks, Israeli airstrikes have targeted Iranian-linked militias and missile infrastructure across Syria, prompting retaliatory drone and missile attacks by proxy groups.
• Khamenei's rhetoric signals a shift from proxy warfare to potential direct conflict, and he accused the U.S. of complicity in Israeli actions.
• Trump, speaking at a rally in Florida, stated: “If Biden won’t protect American interests and allies, I will. We must show strength now—not later.”

🇺🇸 Will the U.S. Strike?

While Trump is not currently in office, his public statements exert heavy influence on Republican lawmakers and defense hawks, pressuring the Biden administration to respond more aggressively to Iran’s threats. The White House, however, has so far advocated for de-escalation.

🔥 What’s at Stake:

• A wider regional war involving Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Iranian militias in Iraq, and U.S. forces in the region.
• Global oil markets are already reacting to fears of escalation, with crude prices spiking above $90 a barrel.
• Diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Turkey, and Oman are reportedly underway to cool tensions.