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Following the American bombardment of coastal and inland military infrastructure, US authorities warned of potential regional counter-strikes targeting international facilities.
"Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay," stated US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on X.
Prior to the bombardment, internal political friction intensified after a public declaration regarding potential military actions against American leadership.
"We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers," stated Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, in a message broadcast after the funeral of Ali Khamenei.
The state message highlighted the breakdown of regional armistice discussions following previous operations that killed 17 individuals and injured 115 others, according to the Iranian health ministry.
"Revenge is the desire of our nation and it must certainly take place," Mojtaba Khamenei added.
In response to threats from the newly appointed Iranian leader, American authorities detailed the readiness of strategic defense assets.
"1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat ...
to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America," stated Donald Trump on Truth Social.
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Diplomatic intermediaries from Oman and Qatar continue to review a corridor proposal to establish separate shipping routes within Omani and Iranian waters despite the ongoing military exchanges.
