In July, the United States launched military strikes on Iranโs nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, aiming to cripple Tehranโs nuclear programme. President Donald Trump described the operation as highly successful, with media reports indicating that B-2 stealth bombers played a key role.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday responded to US President Donald Trumpโs threat, in which the latter warned Tehran against reviving its ballistic missile and nuclear programme. Without naming the US President, Pezeshkian said Iranโs response to any aggression will be โharshโ and โregrettableโ.
โThe response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to any oppressive aggression will be harsh and regrettable,โ he posted on X.
Notably, Trump, during a presser alongside his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, said the US was closely monitoring the developments in Iran and Tehran would face consequences if the development (of them resuscitating their missile and nuke programme) is confirmed.
โNow I hear that Iran is trying to build up again. And if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down. We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them. But hopefully that’s not happening,โ Trump said.
Responding to a question, Trump said the United States would back Israel without delay if Iran moved to strengthen its ballistic missile capabilities or advance its nuclear program.
โIf they will continue with the missiles, yes. The nuclear? One will be: Yes, absolutely. The other is: Weโll do it immediately,โ the US President said.
US attack on Iranโs nuclear sites
In July, the United States launched military strikes on Iranโs nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz, aiming to cripple Tehranโs nuclear programme. President Donald Trump described the operation as highly successful, with media reports indicating that B-2 stealth bombers played a key role in carrying out the attacks.
Gaza ceasefire deal
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which President Donald Trump has been mediating, has largely remained in place, though momentum has slowed in recent weeks. Both sides have accused one another of breaching the agreement, while disagreements have surfaced among the United States, Israel, and Arab nations over how to move forward.
On Tuesday, Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida to discuss the ongoing war and the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.
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