Iran issues fresh retaliation warning after reports Trump is considering new military attack
WASHINGTON, DC: Iran has issued a fresh warning of retaliation after reports suggested President Donald Trump is considering another round of US military strikes on Iranian targets.
The warning came early Saturday, August 1, shortly after multiple American media outlets reported that the White House was weighing possible military action that could begin as early as this weekend.
Iranian officials said any new attack would be met with retaliatory strikes targeting critical infrastructure in Israel and several Gulf nations. The development marks another sharp escalation in tensions after Israel and Iran last exchanged attacks in early June.
Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, quoted a senior security official saying that U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure targets would be "an act of madness."
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According to Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Fars, security officials warned that Iran has prepared a comprehensive response should the United States launch another attack.
Fars reported that American officials should be aware that major energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar are within range of Iranian missiles.
The report also mentioned facilities in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates as potential targets in the event of military action.
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Tasnim quoted a senior Iranian security official as saying that Iran has already developed a comprehensive retaliatory plan. The official added that Iran's military has previously demonstrated both its capability and willingness to respond to attacks.
The warnings were issued only hours after reports emerged suggesting Washington could be preparing new military operations against Iran.
Reports say Donald Trump is weighing fresh military action
Earlier Friday, CBS News and The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump was considering launching fresh strikes on Iran as early as this weekend.
Both outlets cited people familiar with the discussions. According to CBS, Israel could also re-enter the conflict if military operations move forward.
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Iran and Israel last exchanged attacks in early June, and the latest reports have renewed concerns that fighting could escalate once again.
Axios also reported that any future strikes could once again focus on Iran's energy infrastructure. However, the report said Trump had not made a final decision.
Donald Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard'
Trump added to the speculation during a Cabinet meeting held Friday at the presidential retreat at Camp David.
Speaking to reporters, the president warned, "We'll be hitting them very hard."
He did not provide a timeline or elaborate on what actions were under consideration.
When asked about possible developments over the next four weeks, Trump replied, "You know, at some point they're going to say, 'We just can't take it anymore.'"
