US threatens further strikes on Iran as Tehran vows response
US President Donald Trump threatens further strikes on Iran following military engagements near Bandar Abbas, as Tehran warns of a decisive response to aggression.
US President Donald Trump has threatened additional military strikes against Iran following the first direct exchange of fire between the two nations in a month, targeting locations near Bandar Abbas and Sirik. Trump claimed Iranian officials are "begging" to negotiate a diplomatic agreement with Washington.
In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that while Tehran does not seek broader escalation, it will "decisively respond to aggressors." Meanwhile, Iranian naval leadership dismissed assertions of heavy operational damage, maintaining that its fleet remains functional. The renewed military friction marks a sharp shift after weeks of relative calm, with both sides signaling readiness should conflict continue.
Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)
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