Washington, Aug. 1: US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will respond “very hard” if Iran continues actions that threaten American interests, further escalating tensions between the two countries.Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Trump said the US was prepared to take strong military action if necessary.
Reports indicate that Washington is considering strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure as part of its strategy to increase pressure on Tehran.Iran, however, issued a sharp warning in response, saying any attack on its energy facilities would be viewed as a serious act of aggression and would invite a strong retaliation.
Iranian officials cautioned that such actions could further destabilise the region.The latest exchange of warnings has raised concerns about a possible escalation of the conflict, with global observers closely monitoring developments that could affect regional security and international energy markets.