Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the U.S. that they would face a strong retaliation if they follow through on President Trump’s threat to bomb Tehran if they do not agree to a new nuclear deal. Khamenei stated that if the U.S. and Israel attempt to cause trouble in Iran, the Iranian people themselves will handle the situation. Iran has blamed recent unrest on the West, including protests over a young woman’s death in custody and nationwide protests in 2019 over fuel prices.
President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran would not engage in direct negotiations with the U.S. but is open to continuing talks indirectly as per Khamenei’s guidance. The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson condemned Trump’s threat of bombing Iran, calling it a threat to international peace and security.
Since Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, Iran has surpassed the deal’s limits on uranium enrichment. Western powers accuse Iran of developing nuclear weapons capability, while Iran maintains that its nuclear program is solely for civilian energy purposes. The situation remains tense as the U.S. pushes for a new deal and Iran vows to defend itself against any aggression.
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