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Iran warns new conflict with US 'entirely possible'
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Iran warns new conflict with US 'entirely possible'

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · (14m ago) Vietnamese Critical tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran warned that a new conflict with the United States is possible, citing a lack of U.S. goodwill and commitment to agreements.
  • Tehran stated its armed forces are prepared for any

From the perspective of Fars News Agency, Iran's military readiness is a clear signal to the United States. The deputy commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Mohammad Jafar Asadi, asserted that a new conflict with the U.S. is 'entirely possible.' This statement underscores Iran's stance that the U.S. lacks genuine intent or commitment to any promises or agreements. Asadi further accused U.S. officials of engaging in media-driven actions primarily aimed at preventing oil price drops and extricating themselves from self-created messes.

A new conflict between Iran and the United States is entirely possible

โ€” Mohammad Jafar AsadiDeputy commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, commenting on the possibility of renewed conflict with the US.

Iran's armed forces, he emphasized, are fully prepared for any 'new adventure or foolish act' from the American side. This declaration comes amid stalled peace talks and President Trump's critical remarks about Iran's latest proposals. Trump's comments, describing U.S. Navy actions as 'piracy' and a recent oil tanker seizure as 'very profitable,' highlight the escalating tensions.

The Iranian armed forces are fully prepared for any new adventure or foolish act from the American side

โ€” Mohammad Jafar AsadiDeputy commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, emphasizing Iran's military readiness.

The U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports and seized sanctioned vessels, while Iran has retaliated by nearly blocking all foreign shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire agreement lasting over three weeks, tensions remain high due to the deadlock in negotiations and the ongoing blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In the U.S., this conflict faces significant public opposition, with experts warning that American attacks on Iran could constitute war crimes, especially given Trump's threats against civilian infrastructure.

U.S. Navy acted 'like pirates' when enforcing the blockade of Iranian ports

โ€” Donald TrumpU.S. President's statement on the U.S. Navy's actions regarding Iranian ports.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.