Iran Warns It Will Target US Bases If Nuclear Talks Collapse
Iran’s defense minister issued a threat on Wednesday to strike American military bases across the region if nuclear talks with the United States fail and conflict erupts. The warning comes just days ahead of the expected sixth round of negotiations between the two countries.
Speaking at a press conference, Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said, “If a conflict is imposed on us … all US bases are within our reach and we will boldly target them in host countries.” He made the remarks in response to what he described as threats from US officials if talks do not produce an agreement.
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The next round of talks is expected later this week. US President Donald Trump said negotiations would take place on Thursday, while Iranian officials claimed they are set for Sunday in Oman. Iran is reportedly preparing a counter-proposal after rejecting an earlier US draft deal.
President Trump said Tuesday that Iran was growing “much more aggressive” in its approach to the nuclear negotiations. The American president has previously warned of potential military action should Iran fail to reach an agreement.
Nasirzadeh also revealed that Iran had recently tested a missile carrying a 2-ton warhead, signaling that the country would not accept restrictions on its military capabilities. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has repeatedly called for Iran to expand its defense capabilities, including its missile arsenal.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have remained high since the US withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, triggering a series of confrontations and stalled diplomatic efforts.
