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Iran, Trump send conflicting messages on war or ceasefire
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Iran, Trump send conflicting messages on war or ceasefire

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran stated it is prepared for a prolonged war with Israel and to strike U.S. interests, according to a military source cited by Tasnim News Agency.
  • The source warned that the U.S. and Israel are mistaken if they believe they can predict Iran and its allies' actions.
  • U.S. President Trump separately called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Iran, stating that final peace negotiations are progressing.

Iran has declared its readiness for a protracted conflict with Israel and to target U.S. interests, a military source told the semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The source asserted that Iran has taken all necessary measures for a long-term war.

The country is ready for a long-term war.

โ€” Iranian military sourceCited by Tasnim News Agency regarding Iran's preparedness for conflict.

According to the source, Iran believes the U.S. and Israel are mistaken in thinking they can make Iran and its "resistance front" predictable through a policy of "controlled tension." The source indicated that Iran's response to Israeli actions could escalate further. The source also stated that the U.S. cannot evade responsibility for Israel's actions and will pay a price.

It is a mistake for the U.S. and Israel to think that they can make Iran and the 'resistance front' predictable through a policy of 'controlled tension.'

โ€” Iranian military sourceWarning against U.S. and Israeli strategies.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a separate statement regarding the attacks between Israel and Iran. On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said both Israel and Iran "want a ceasefire immediately." He added, "Final peace negotiations are moving along, unless there is the stupidity or the evil that will prevent it from happening. It will be actively enforced and continue in full force and effect until a final deal is struck. Everything will move quickly."

The U.S. cannot evade responsibility for Israel's actions and will pay a price.

โ€” Iranian military sourceRegarding U.S. complicity in Israeli actions.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.