Trump’s Iran war gamble deepens after Larijani killing and revenge vows

Iran’s war with Israel has entered a dangerous new phase after an overnight Israeli strike reportedly killed Ali Larijani, the powerful security chief and key aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader, triggering vows of “severe revenge” from Tehran and fresh questions in Washington over how far the conflict could spiral. As President Donald Trump touts devastating U.S. blows against Iran’s military, he is now signaling clear fatigue over the scale of the campaign, admitting he “didn’t know I’d have to use the military so much” even as Iran’s leadership hints at broader retaliation across the region. Watch for more