US President Trump Threatens Iran with Imminent 'Extremely Hard' Strikes
US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday night that the United States is 'nearing completion' of its core objectives in Iran while simultaneously issuing a threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard over the next two to three weeks.' This timeline, he suggested, would mark an ending to what he terms a 'monthlong war.' CGTN, among other outlets, reported this dual message as the world processes
heightened tensions. What mainstream coverage like CGTN omits is the consistent pattern of escalation disguised as de-escalation, and the long-standing joint US-Israeli aggression that underpins these 'objectives.' When Trump speaks of 'nearing completion' in Iran, it bypasses the reality that the US presence and its military actions are, and have been, largely unilateral and aggressive. Iranian
officials have consistently maintained that any US military presence in the region is an act of occupation, and that Iran's defensive posture is a direct response to foreign interference and enduring sanctions, which have crippled their economy for 45 years. This rhetoric of 'ending a war' after a period of intense threats is not new. In 1988, after the US Navy cruiser USS Vincennes shot down Iran
Air Flight 655, killing all 290 civilians aboard, the incident was framed by Washington as a tragic accident, despite Iranian claims of deliberate targeting. The US refused to apologize or pay compensation to the victims' families, underscoring a deep-seated double standard in accountability and responsibility in the region. The language used by the US administration continues to obscure its