Iran Issues Direct Warning to Trump as Conflict Enters 12th Day

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered its 12th day with a sharp escalation in both rhetoric and regional violence. Iran has issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, promising "everlasting consequences" for any continued U.S. military action. This comes as Tehran-aligned militias intensify assaults across the Middle East. Pentagon officials confirmed that seven U.S. service members have been killed and approximately 150 wounded since the campaign began, with recent strikes hitting operations centers in Qatar and various Gulf bases. The regional impact has widened significantly, with Iranian missile and drone barrages targeting critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. These strikes have hit airports, oil refineries, and seaports, leading to widespread flight cancellations. In the Strait of Hormuz, at least three vessels—including cargo ships and a bulk carrier—were struck by projectiles, causing fires and at least one fatality. Global energy markets remain on edge as fears of prolonged supply disruptions grow. On the humanitarian front, Iranian state media reports that civilian casualties have exceeded 1,300 deaths. A recent strike on a school in southern Iran reportedly killed more than 160 schoolgirls. As the conflict spans over a dozen nations, the Trump administration faces increasing domestic and international pressure, with some allies privately urging de-escalation while regional analysts describe the U.S. as being caught in a "strategic knot" regarding Iran's resilience.