00:23If the United States attacks Iran, Tehran says it won't just respond.
00:30It will target every American base and military asset across the Middle East.
00:35And this isn't just a fiery speech or a social media post.
00:39Iran has formally delivered this warning to the United Nations.
00:44The clock is ticking and tensions are rising fast.
00:49On February 19, 2026, Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeed Irovani,
00:56sent an official letter to Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council.
01:03The message was direct.
01:05Iran does not seek war.
01:08Iran will not start a war.
01:10But if the United States launches military aggression,
01:14Tehran will respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter, the right to self-defense.
01:21And in that scenario, all U.S. bases, facilities, and military assets in the region would become legitimate targets.
01:29That includes installations spread across Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan.
01:39In other words, nearly the entire American military footprint in the Middle East.
01:45The warning comes after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp ultimatum.
01:51During a high-level meeting on February 19,
01:54Trump reportedly gave Iran 10 to 15 days to agree to what he called a meaningful nuclear deal.
02:02Otherwise, he warned, really bad things would happen.
02:06That language has been interpreted by Iranian officials as a direct threat of military action.
02:11Tehran's letter to the U.N. specifically says Trump's rhetoric has created a real risk of military aggression.
02:19Today on Iran, bad things will happen if Iran doesn't make a deal.
02:23Yeah, it's a really bad thing.
02:24What will that...
02:25I'm not going to talk to you about that.
02:28No, what is the goal if there is a U.S. military strike?
02:30Well, we're going to make a deal, or we're going to get a deal one way or the other.
02:34But with a military strike, you seem to wipe out their nuclear...
02:37I'm not going to talk to you about that.
02:38But we're either going to get a deal, or it's going to be unfortunate for them.
02:43And then you said, since they can leave, can you keep them on a deadline, firm to make a deal?
02:47I would think there would be enough time, 10, 15 days, pretty much maximum.
02:52Iran is framing its position carefully.
02:55Officials say their response would be decisive and proportionate.
02:59They also clarified in previous statements that targeting U.S. bases does not mean attacking host countries,
03:06but U.S. military installations located there.
03:09Still, the implications are enormous.
03:12Many Gulf nations host key American assets.
03:15If those sites become targets, even limited strikes could destabilize the entire region.
03:22The U.S. has reportedly reinforced its military presence in the region,
03:27with an additional aircraft carrier group en route, along with warships and fighter jets.
03:32Satellite imagery in recent months has shown Iran strengthening parts of its nuclear and missile infrastructure.
03:38On the same day the letter was delivered, Iran conducted annual military drills with Russia,
03:44signaling readiness and strategic partnerships amid mounting pressure.
03:48Both sides appear to be preparing for worst-case scenarios.
03:52If a single strike happens, the consequences wouldn't stay contained.
03:57They could ripple across the Middle East and beyond.
04:00The next two weeks may determine whether this is remembered as another tense standoff
04:06or the moment a new regional crisis began.
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