At least 25 people have been killed in airstrikes on Iran, as US President Donald Trump warned of further military action if Tehran does not agree to a nuclear deal. The strikes, which targeted multiple sites across Iran, came after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated: 'There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started.' He added: 'If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist.'
In retaliation, Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting air defence responses in both countries. Iran also threatened a 'complete halt' to negotiations if US attacks continue. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned of further retaliation if the US continues its strikes.
US Vice-President JD Vance defended the administration's stance, saying: 'If we make the final deal, then great. If we don't make the final deal, their nuclear program is still destroyed. They're still much weaker as a country, so my attitude is America wins either way.'
Meanwhile, Italy, Jordan, and the UAE condemned Iran's attacks. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said: 'It is essential to avoid any escalation that could jeopardise the understandings painstakingly reached.'
