Iran says won’t allow US warships to get close as Trump ponders new attacks
Iranian military officials have warned that they will target U.S. warships if they approach Iranian waters, amid ongoing tensions and threats of further U.S. attacks. President Trump has suggested the possibility of new military actions against Iran as the regional conflict continues.
Why it matters
The escalating rhetoric between the U.S. and Iran increases the risk of a broader military confrontation in the Middle East, threatening global stability.
Iranian officials, media and analysts sense war is closer, but signal there will be no backing down.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A billboard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the empty hall of the United Nations, on a building in Tehran, Iran, October 13, 2026 [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters] By Maziar Motamedi Published On 24 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 Tehran, Iran – Iran’s armed forces say they are prepared to fire on United States warships as President Donald Trump said Washington was still deliberating new attacks or continued pressure on Iran.
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