President-elect Donald Trump warns that the ongoing conflict with Iran remains in its early stages, with far greater military actions on the horizon.
Downplaying Current Strikes
In a recent CNN interview, Trump addressed the latest U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He stated, “The big wave hasn’t even happened yet,” emphasizing that current operations fall short of planned intensity. “We haven’t even started forcing them yet,” he added, signaling restrained efforts so far.
Trump further teased, “Something bigger is coming soon,” suggesting heightened military pressure following initial responses. This comes amid U.S. and Israeli joint operations, codenamed ‘Epic Fury,’ which have already struck key Iranian military bases and nuclear sites.
Assessing Iran’s Internal Struggles
Trump’s transition team highlighted Iran’s precarious leadership position post-strikes. “Iran’s current leaders are cornered now; they lack the support to rally the public as figureheads,” Trump remarked.
Iran currently convenes an emergency Supreme Leader council three days after Khamenei’s death. U.S. intelligence-driven high-intensity airstrikes and B-2 stealth pursuits have precisely disrupted government operations and air defenses, aligning with preemptive forecasts.
