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Iranian officials warn US may intensify military or economic pressure
Senior Iranian officials say they believe the US may launch further military strikes or intensify economic pressure, potentially prompting Tehran to retaliate. Mehdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iran’s chief negotiator, said Washington had proposed a decision on military action within about two weeks and questioned Donald Trump’s claim that strikes were no longer being considered.
Mohammadi said Iran viewed the US response to its proposals on reopening the Strait of Hormuz as deceptive, while Tehran had rejected a request from Vice-President JD Vance for direct talks. The article says the US is tightening pressure on Iran’s oil exports; Iranian officials have warned of possible attacks on US bases used to strike Iran. Brent crude was about $93 a barrel, Saudi output was near 9.3 million barrels a day, and a Reuters-Ipsos poll found 71% of Americans wanted Congress to pass legislation to end the war.
In short
- Iranian officials fear more US strikes or tighter sanctions.
- Tehran warns it may retaliate if pressure continues.
- Poll finds 71% of Americans want Congress to end the war.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Trump planning new military assault or tighter sanctions, say Iranian officials”.