The tension between the United States and Iran fires again after Tehran responded with a direct threat to the new ultimatum issued by Donald Trump. The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchí, warned this Wednesday that a return to the conflict would bring with it “more surprises” for the US Army.
The message arrives just hours after Trump revealed that he was “one hour” away from ordering a new massive attack against Iran and assured that the US Armed Forces are prepared to launch a “large-scale” offensive at any time if nuclear negotiations fail.
Araqchi reacted by sharing a report from the US Congress that estimates that 42 military aircraft were totally or partially damaged during the joint attacks by the US and Israel against Iran, which began on February 28. According to that document, Losses would amount to about $29 billion.
“It is confirmed that our powerful Armed Forces are the first to shoot down a promoted F-35. With the lessons learned and the knowledge we acquire, the return to war will present many more surprises,” wrote the Iranian minister on the social network X.
Stalled conversations
The Iranian warning comes in the midst of a diplomatic blockade. Although Tehran insists that there is no military solution to the conflict and defends a negotiated solution, talks have been stalled for weeks. Iran accuses Washington of sending “contradictory messages”, while Trump hardens his tone day after day.
The US president explained on Tuesday that he decided to postpone the attack after receiving pressure from several Arab allies in the Persian Gulf.among them Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, who asked him to buy time to try to close an agreement.
Even so, Trump again insisted that he will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. “If they had a nuclear weapon, they would destroy Israel quickly and go after Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Emirates and the entire Middle East. “It would be a nuclear holocaust.”he stated.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic maintains its rejection of the conditions imposed by Washington to limit uranium enrichment and this week presented a counterproposal through Pakistani mediators, although its content has not been revealed.
