US and Iran exchange fire as Trump warns of further strikes
Tensions between Washington and Tehran mount as Donald Trump threatens more strikes, while Masoud Pezeshkian vows a decisive response.
Military tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated following a fresh exchange of fire, marked by explosions near the southern Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. US President Donald Trump cautioned that further strikes would be launched if Iran mounts a military response, alleging that Iranian officials are "begging" for negotiations with the United States.
In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran does not desire war, but pledged to "decisively respond to aggressors" if provoked. Despite the sharp exchange of rhetoric and military actions, diplomatic channels between the two nations are reportedly still functioning through back-channel communications.
Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).
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