Putin's General Issues Alarming Call For Mobilization, Claims World War 3 Has 'Already Started' After Iran Strike

One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top generals has issued a chilling new statement, claiming that World War 3 is not just a threat—it's already underway. His comments come at a time when global tensions are on edge, especially in the Middle East.

Discussions around a potential third World War have been building for months, especially with the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the increasingly hostile relationship between Israel and Iran.

Last week, on June 13, Israel launched a surprise offensive targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. In response, Iran retaliated swiftly, escalating fears of a much larger conflict.

Throughout the weekend, Iran and Israel exchanged fire in a series of strikes. One of the Iranian missile attacks on Tel Aviv led to the deaths of three civilians, adding to the tragedy.

Iran didn’t stop there—they went on to warn Western nations that any direct involvement would trigger counterstrikes on their military bases. In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned with a harsh statement: "If Khamenei continues to fire missiles at the Israeli home front, Tehran will burn."

With all this unfolding alongside the brutal war in Ukraine, many are understandably on edge about what could happen next on the global stage.

Tensions continue to rise in the US Wisam Hashlamoun/Anadolu via Getty Images

Adding more tension to the already volatile situation, Apti Alaudinov—one of Putin’s generals has spoken out strongly, urging the Kremlin to begin mobilizing troops and remind the world just how powerful Russia's nuclear arsenal is.

He posted his thoughts on Telegram, where he said: "We need to declare mobilisation."

He didn’t stop there. Alaudinov called for massive preparations, claiming that Russia should ready up to a million troops. He wrote: "We need to prepare at least half a million people in advance. But realistically one million people. We need to call them up and start preparing them for the fact that the war has already begun, which we already know is happening - World War 3. But it has already taken on a new turn and a new momentum."

"And so that no one dares to play with us the way they played with all the other countries, and now with Iran. Believe me, we all need to unite, unite, unite at all levels."

Israel’s latest attack appears to be part of a larger effort to slow down Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear ambitions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the move as “a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival.”

Putin general Apti Alaudinov SERGEI BOBYLYOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to weigh in on the situation. He issued a sharp warning: "Certain Iranian hardliner's spoke bravely, but they didn't know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse!"

He also added: "There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end."

"Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. God Bless You All!"