Trump says new Iran strikes 'highly unlikely' as Iran warns it would 'rain down hell'
President Trump told CNN in a phone interview that new strikes on Iran are 'highly unlikely' if talks progress on Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while saying three U.S. aircraft carriers in the region are 'fully locked and loaded.' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran's two-day proposal stands and warned Iran would 'rain down hell' if the war escalates.
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Why it matters
Trump has tied any new strikes to whether Iran signs what he calls a very strong agreement on its nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign minister says Iran's proposal stands and has warned of retaliation against U.S. targets in the region if attacks resume.
How each side sees it
Sources
- Al Jazeera: Iran threatens to 'rain down hell' if US escalates war
- The New Arab: Trump says 'unlikely' to attack Iran, Araghchi warns US on talks
- Tag24: Iran pauses peace talks as Trump says fresh attacks 'highly unlikely'
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