Trump declared ceasefire with Iran over. Along with this, on Wednesday he talked about strict military action against Iran. Due to this, tension is at its peak between the two countries.
Iran-US Tension Updates: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the ceasefire agreement with Iran is now over for him. During the NATO summit held in Türkiye, he said that he no longer wants to make any kind of new deal with Iran. Along with this, he also indicated that America may take military action against Iran again on Wednesday.
Talks with Iran are a waste of time
Trump said, “For me, this deal is over. I don’t want to deal with them anymore. They lie. If they get nuclear weapons, it would be extremely dangerous. Continuing to negotiate with them is a waste of time. This chapter is over for me.”
Which things of Iran are on America’s target?
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to attack Iran’s civilian infrastructure and capture Kharg Island (including the oil infrastructure there). Trump made this threat when he announced that the US was preparing to attack Iran for the second night after the Iranian attacks on US military bases in the Gulf. Trump said that if necessary, America will destroy Iran’s power plants and desalination plants. He said that the attacks on Tuesday included attacks on Kharg Island, but the oil facility there was not attacked. Trump said, “Maybe we can capture Kharg Island.
Iran claims: American drone shot down
Tension between the two countries has once again increased after Washington launched new military strikes and Tehran warned of a “befitting reply”. Meanwhile, according to the report of news agency Reuters, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it has shot down an American MQ-9 drone in the southern part of the country.
Relaxation given in oil sanctions also withdrawn
The Trump administration has decided to withdraw the previously given exemption on Iranian oil purchases with immediate effect. Under this waiver, some countries and entities were allowed to buy Iranian energy without facing US sanctions. This decision has been taken at a time when only a few weeks ago both the countries had announced an agreement (MoU) to reduce tension after a long conflict.
Sound of explosions in many areas of Iran
According to Reuters report, explosions were heard in Iran’s major oil hub Kharg Island, Qeshm Island and the southern cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas. After these incidents, security arrangements and vigilance have been increased in the area. Iran claimed responsibility on Wednesday for attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain after warning it would respond to US attacks.
America will be given a befitting reply: Iran
Bloomberg quoted Iranian state television as saying that the IRGC claimed to have targeted 85 US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. These include Kuwait’s Ali Al-Salem Air Base and the US Fifth Fleet’s naval base at Salman Port in Bahrain. According to Reuters, Iran has warned that if America attacks again, retaliation will continue.
NATO chief supports US attacks on Iran
During the NATO summit, Secretary General Mark Rutte described the recent US attacks on Iran as “absolutely necessary”. He said that this action was necessary in view of the current regional circumstances. His statement is being seen as America’s support amid increasing tension in the Middle East.