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Trump warns Iran would cease to exist if forced to resume war
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Trump warns Iran would cease to exist if forced to resume war

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump warned that Iran would cease to exist if the U.S. were forced to resume hostilities.
  • He accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement.
  • The warning followed U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on Saturday, stating that Iran would no longer exist if the United States were compelled to restart military operations. Trump also accused Tehran of breaching a ceasefire agreement.

This strong rhetoric came in the wake of U.S. military forces announcing they had conducted strikes against several targets within Iran. These actions were described as further retaliation for recent attacks on commercial shipping traversing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran will no longer be in existence if the U.S. is forced to resume war.

โ€” Donald TrumpIssuing a direct threat against Iran following alleged ceasefire violations and U.S. military action.

"American aircraft have just attacked storage locations..." Trump stated, without providing further details on the specific targets or the nature of the alleged ceasefire violation. The threat underscores the heightened tensions in the region, particularly concerning maritime security and Iran's role in the ongoing disputes.

The U.S. military's confirmation of the strikes indicated a direct response to what they perceive as Iranian aggression in the vital waterway. The situation remains volatile, with Trump's pronouncements adding a layer of confrontational rhetoric to the ongoing geopolitical standoff.

American aircraft have just attacked storage locations...

โ€” Donald TrumpReferring to the U.S. military strikes conducted against Iranian targets.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.