This article explores the recent, ominous declaration by the Iranian President, who stated that Iran is in a "total war" with the United States, Israel, and Europe. Published following reported military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, the piece highlights a significant hardening of Tehran's stance toward the West. It details the President's commitment to strengthening ties with Hamas and analyzes the strategic timing of this rhetoric, coinciding with high-level meetings between Israeli and U.S. leadership. The article underscores the rising regional tensions and the precarious state of Middle Eastern diplomacy as the new year approaches.