Despite Trump's warning to Tehran not to retaliate against U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the likelihood of escalation is high – and the consequences will be profound, not only for Trump's presidency but for Israel, too

Chances at diplomacy are looking bleak as Iran and Israel continue to trade increasingly deadly blows.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump had directly threatened the Iranian Supreme Leader, saying he knew "where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding."