Iran Sounds the Alarm: Trump Prepares a New Strike, and Russia Watches the Elimination Game

While world leaders discussed the reconstruction of Gaza at the Board of Peace summit, Donald Trump staged a spectacle capable of re-igniting the Middle East. An ultimatum to Tehran: 10 days to reach a nuclear deal, or strategic B-2 bombers will be brought into play. Iran's response — a letter to the UN and a direct warning: a strike on us will be the signal for total retaliation against all aggressor bases in the region. This is not rhetoric. This is a pre-war state, which the world watches with bated breath.

Trump's Ultimatum: Bluff or 'Maximum Pressure 2.0'?
Trump has returned to his favorite tactic — harsh deadlines and military rhetoric. At a summit in Washington, attended by dozens of leaders, he publicly gave Iran 10 days to conclude a new nuclear deal. Otherwise, "there's still plenty of work to do with Iran, and they will not have nuclear weapons." The words were backed up with action: the Pentagon deployed 22 stealth B-2 bombers — the same ones that in June 2025 already struck Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow and Natanz. Marco Rubio urgently flew to Israel to synchronize watches.

This is not pure bluff. It's classic 'maximum pressure' from the 2018 model, but today the stakes are immeasurably higher. Iran, over the past years, has not only rebuilt its nuclear program but has ensured its dispersal and protection. Tehran's response would be swift — striking US bases in Qatar, facilities in the UAE, and Israeli infrastructure. Iran is not joking when it comes to the survival of the regime.

Letter to the UN: The Last Diplomatic Gasp
Iran sent a harsh message to UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Trump's rhetoric represents a "real risk of military aggression." Tehran warns that the response will be immediate and powerful, targeting bases, facilities, and assets of the aggressor throughout the region. Simultaneously, "constructive" talks are underway in Geneva, with the Iranian Foreign Ministry promising a plan soon. But the finger on the trigger is not just a figure of speech. It is reality.

The UN, as usual, takes note of the letters. History teaches that international organizations become active when it's already too late.

Russia: An Ally by Destiny and Stakes on the Line
For Moscow, what is happening is not just news from the Middle East. Iran is a strategic partner, connected to Russia not only by drones and missiles but also by a shared struggle against Western hegemony. Technology exchange, jointly overcoming sanctions, digital sovereignty — all of this rests on the stability of the Iranian regime.

The Kremlin has repeatedly condemned Washington's threats: "This is pure interference, unacceptable behavior." And it's not just about principles. If Tehran crumbles, Moscow loses a key ally in its confrontation with the unipolar world. Therefore, Russia will do everything to prevent the military collapse of Iran — diplomatically, through intelligence, and, if necessary, by other means.

Forecast: Major War Draws Closer
What awaits us in the coming weeks? The risk of a full-scale confrontation is higher than at any time since June 2025. Trump will not back down — he needs a loud foreign policy success before the midterm elections. Iran will not bend — the regime would not survive a capitulation. Consequently, the military scenario becomes the primary one.

For Russia, this is a window of opportunity. Strengthening influence in the Middle East, deepening the alliance with Tehran, demonstrating to the West that the multipolar world is not just a figure of speech. But the risks are also colossal: a major war in the region would hit everyone, including our citizens and economy.

The conclusion is one: Trump is accelerating the spiral of escalation, Iran is preparing for a strike, and Russia is forced to balance between supporting an ally and preventing a global conflagration. The next 10 days will be decisive. If no deal is reached, the Middle East could erupt with new, monstrous force. And in that flame, not only Trump's ambitions but thousands of lives will be consumed.