Iran Declares ‘Total War’ Against US, Israel, and Allies
URGENT UPDATE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared a state of ‘total war’ against the United States, Israel, and Europe, a bold statement that could reshape global security dynamics. In an interview with state media published today, Pezeshkian accused Western powers of attempting to undermine Iran through diplomatic, economic, and cultural means.
This unprecedented declaration comes just ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, where Iran is expected to dominate the agenda. Pezeshkian’s remarks represent one of the most direct characterizations of Iran’s relationship with the West in decades, stating, “In my opinion, we are at total war with the United States, Israel and Europe; they want to bring our country to its knees.”
The backdrop to this alarming rhetoric is the recent June 2025 conflict that saw direct hostilities between Iran and Israel, resulting in over 1,000 deaths in Iran, including senior military officials and nuclear scientists. Iranian missile strikes also led to 28 fatalities in Israel. Following these events, the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which it deemed necessary to counter a perceived nuclear threat.
Pezeshkian framed the current confrontation as more intricate than the devastating 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War, emphasizing that modern challenges extend beyond traditional battlefields to include sanctions, political isolation, and cultural repression. His comments signal a shift in Iran’s messaging, underscoring the urgency of the situation and the internal pressures facing Tehran.
As France, Britain, and Germany reinstated UN sanctions on Iran in September 2025, tensions have escalated. Tehran has condemned these actions as further evidence of Western hostility, complicating the already fraught relations that have persisted since the 1979 revolution.
Amid economic turmoil, Pezeshkian has proposed a 20-point economic plan aimed at stabilizing the struggling economy, but details on its implementation remain scarce. The Iranian economy has suffered under sanctions, leading to soaring inflation and rising costs for food and essentials, creating additional pressure on the government to maintain public order.
Internationally, Pezeshkian’s declaration has sparked concern in Western capitals. Officials are keenly aware of the potential for further escalation in the region, particularly as Tehran’s support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah complicates the geopolitical landscape. Although the U.S. maintains that negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program are possible, they insist on stringent conditions that Tehran has rejected as infringing on its sovereignty.
The upcoming discussions between Trump and Netanyahu are expected to focus on new strategies to deter what they perceive as Iran’s destabilizing activities. As the rhetoric intensifies, the world watches closely, aware that the implications of this ‘total war’ declaration could have far-reaching consequences.
For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned.
