'Expect Regrettable Responses': Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn After US Bombs Nuclear Sites
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed revenge against the US after the bombardment of three nuclear sites in Iran, warning President Trump of "regrettable responses".
Following the bombardment of three nuclear sites in Iran by the United States, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed revenge, warning President Donald Trump to 'expect regrettable responses".
Pushing itself directly into the conflict, the US dropped bombs on three nuclear sites in Iran — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan in the early hours of Sunday (IST). Notably, the mountain facility at Fordow and the enrichment plant at Natanz are among Iran's key uranium enrichment centres. The US used B-2 stealth bombers and Tomahawk missiles to carry out the attacks.
US President Trump hailed the airstrikes on Iran as a 'spectacular military success," claiming that three key nuclear facilities were 'completely obliterated." Speaking after the coordinated assault, Trump said the mission was executed flawlessly and marked a decisive blow to Iran's nuclear ambitions.
During a press briefing on Sunday, President Trump suggested Iran to step back and achieve peace, else United States would target additional sites.
'There will either be peace or tragedy for Iran," Trump said, adding that he worked 'as a team" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
'Grave Violation,' Says Iran
Soon after the attack, Iran responded strongly, criticising the US over the strikes. Condemning the US strikes on nuclear facilities, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi termed the act a 'grave violation" of the UN Charter, international law, and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Araghchi warned the US of everlasting consequences and said Iran, under the UN Charter, reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people.
The decision to directly involve the US follows days of continued Israeli strikes on Iran in an attempt to systematically eradicate the Islamic Republic's air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities.
As several world leaders continue to push for peace in the region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, urging immediate de-escalation and dialogue in view of the latest developments.
'Spoke with President of Iran @drpezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at the recent escalations," PM Modi said.
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June 22, 2025, 16:38 IST
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