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Iran's President Declares 'Full-Scale War' Ahead of US-Israel Talks

12/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President, declared on December 27, 2025, that Iran is in a "full-scale war" with the United States, Israel, and Europe.
He warned that any attack would meet a decisive response.
He said Iran's military capabilities have improved.
His comments precede a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Iran's missile program.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution replaced the pro-Western monarchy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi with an Islamic Republic led by Ayatollah Khomeini, fundamentally shifting Iran's foreign relations. Following the revolution, U.S. sanctions led to over $100 billion in economic losses. Today, Masoud Pezeshkian's declaration of a "full-scale war" underscores ongoing tensions rooted in this historical conflict, threatening regional stability.

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Story summary

Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President, declared on December 27, 2025, that Iran is in a "full-scale war" with the United States, Israel, and Europe.
He warned that any attack would meet a decisive response.
He said Iran's military capabilities have improved.
His comments precede a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Iran's missile program.

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