“Wait and see”: Mysterious text sparks concern in Iran
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Iranians across the country received mysterious text messages on Monday amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. The messages, of unknown origin, reportedly read: “The US President is a man of action. Wait and see.”
The texts came as thousands of Iranian students took to the streets to commemorate victims of last month’s protests. They also follow repeated threats from the United States of a potential wide-scale strike on Iran if diplomatic efforts fail.
According to The New York Times, President of the United States Donald Trump has informed advisers that he is considering a preemptive military strike in the coming months to pressure Iranian leaders to step down or comply with US demands, particularly regarding their nuclear capabilities. Targets under consideration reportedly include Revolutionary Guard headquarters, nuclear sites, and ballistic missile facilities.
A high-stakes meeting between US and Iranian negotiators is scheduled in Geneva on Thursday, described as a potential last attempt to avoid military conflict.
The United States has simultaneously reinforced its military presence in the region, deploying 13 warships, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, with the USS Gerald Ford heading toward the eastern Mediterranean. Advanced fighter jets, tanker aircraft, and command-and-control units have also been mobilized.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran reserves the right to defend itself, calling any US attack an act of aggression and saying Iran’s response would be justified and lawful. Officials have hinted that potential countermeasures could include targeting US bases in the region or closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.
