US warns Iran of further strikes following military exchanges
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential new strikes following military exchanges near Bandar Abbas, as Iranian President Pezeshkian vowed a decisive response.
US President Donald Trump has warned Tehran of additional military actions if Iran retaliates following the first direct military exchange between the two countries in a month. Reports indicated that explosions occurred near the Iranian coastal cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik.
Trump claimed that Iranian leadership is "begging" for a diplomatic agreement with Washington. In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran is not seeking an expanded conflict, but affirmed that the country will "respond decisively to aggressors." Meanwhile, Iranian naval commanders stated that their maritime forces remain fully operational.
Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).
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