US threatens further Iranian strikes as Tehran vows decisive response

US President Donald Trump threatened further military strikes against Iran, while Tehran insisted its navy remains functional and warned of a decisive response.
United States President Donald Trump has threatened further military action against Iran following recent strikes on Iranian coastal installations near Bandar Abbas and Sirik. Describing the bombardment as the first direct military exchange between both nations in a month, Trump claimed Tehran is "begging" for a diplomatic agreement with Washington.
In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that his government does not desire an expanded conflict, but warned that Tehran will "respond decisively" to further aggression. Despite the American bombardment, Iranian military officials asserted that their naval forces remain fully operational and intact. The escalating rhetoric comes as international observers monitor potential military responses across the Persian Gulf region.
Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)
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