Iran has issued a stern caution to the United States following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the interim agreement designed to ease tensions between the two nations is “over.” Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, accused the U.S. of reigniting hostilities in the Gulf region. He warned that Trump’s decision has nudged the area back toward conflict and stated that Iran is ready to retaliate promptly to any further military actions.
Velayati emphasized that Iran has its “finger on the trigger” and will not remain passive in the face of what he termed threats and provocations. Trump’s comments, made at the NATO summit, came after Iran launched new strikes on U.S. military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait. These attacks were in response to U.S. military actions targeting Iranian sites, which followed assaults on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. president also left open the possibility of additional military measures against Iran, indicating that American forces might conduct more strikes if Tehran persists with its current course of action. He hinted that critical Iranian infrastructure, such as Kharg Island, could be potential targets in future operations.
The exchange of threats has further diminished the likelihood of reviving the ceasefire and has heightened apprehensions about a broader conflict in the Gulf. This ongoing tension continues to jeopardize regional security and affect global energy markets.