Iran Professor Reports on Israeli Bombing of Tehran as Trump Threatens Khamenei

Escalating Tensions Between Iran and the US/Israel

• ⚠️ Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected President Trump's calls for unconditional surrender, warning of "irreparable harm" in response to any US military action.
• 🎯 Trump has directly threatened Khamenei, stating the US knows his location but is not acting "for now," as reports suggest he is moving closer to ordering US airstrikes on Iran.
• ✈️ Israel has continued attacks on Iran for a sixth day, with over 50 warplanes striking targets, leading to thousands of civilians fleeing Tehran.

Impact of Strikes on Iranian Civilians

• 💔 Israeli strikes have reportedly killed at least 585 people and wounded over 300 across Iran since Friday.
• 🏢 Mohammad Marandi, an English literature professor in Tehran, described Israeli attacks on apartment blocks, stating that "there's nothing sophisticated about slaughtering everyone in an apartment building to murder one or two people."
• 🏠 The Iranian administration has facilitated civilian evacuations from Tehran, with government agencies allowing remote work and schools canceling exams.

Political and Media Reactions

• 🇺🇸 Senator Tim Kaine advocates for a war powers resolution to prevent a US war with Iran, calling it a "catastrophic blunder."
• 🗣️ Conservative host Tucker Carlson has criticized "warmongers" within the Republican party, questioning Senator Ted Cruz's knowledge of Iran.
• 📰 Akbar Shahed Ahmed's reporting highlights that Israel's war on Iran echoes past American mistakes and notes a pro-Israel US general's influence on Trump.

Allegations of Meta's Complicity

• 📱 The Iranian government has urged citizens to delete social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, claiming they relay geolocation information to Israel.
• 💻 Professor Marandi stated that Meta is "actively participating in the attacks on Iran" by providing locations for academics and professors.
• ⚠️ Marandi himself continues to use WhatsApp for communication with journalists but encourages others to delete the apps due to security risks.

Iran's Stance on Potential Conflict

• 🛡️ Iran has warned that if the United States attacks, Iran will "punish it severely."
• 🚀 Iran's underground drone and missile bases are reportedly prepared for war.
• 🌍 A war against Iran by the United States is predicted to be catastrophic for the global economy, potentially causing a depression worse than the 1930s.