Following last week’s missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military action. ABC News reports Trump told advisers he would approve a strike on Iran if presented with a solid plan, although he still hopes diplomacy might stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “I like to make the final decision one second before it’s due,” Trump said.

On June 17, the U.S. Air Force’s rarely seen ‘Doomsday jet,’ built for nuclear crisis scenarios, was spotted in the skies—raising alarms. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reinforced Trump’s stance: “All options remain on the table.”

Russia Issues Nuclear Warning

In response to the growing threat of U.S. involvement, Russia has warned of dire consequences. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said: “Nuclear facilities are being struck… Where is the [concern from the] entire world community?” She warned that a “nuclear catastrophe” could occur at any moment.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Moscow had already urged the U.S. to stay out, citing casualties on both Iranian and Israeli sides.

Iran’s Defiance

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that U.S. interference would come at a price. “The Iranian nation will not surrender,” he said, calling potential involvement “costly.”