Tehran’s foreign minister warns they’re ready to attack US bases in Middle East if Trump strikes Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran has warned the White House that it will target U.S. military bases in the Middle East if President Trump orders an attack on the country.
“It would not be possible to attack American soil, but we will target their bases in the region,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera Qatar in an interview Saturday. “We will not attack neighboring countries; rather, we will target U.S. bases stationed in them. There is a big difference between the two.”
The threat comes after diplomatic talks between the two countries ended Friday with Iran refusing to make concessions on its nuclear program. In response, the U.S. deployed fighter jets over the Arabian Sea, and President Trump signed an executive order threatening to impose an additional 25% tariff on countries that continue doing business with Tehran. The order reaffirmed the “ongoing national emergency with respect to Iran” and stated that the president could adjust the measures if circumstances change, according to the White House.
Tensions escalated earlier this week when U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively approached” the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, according to U.S. Central Command. The U.S. has deployed a significant military presence in the region, including the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, with President Trump warning of potential strikes if Tehran does not negotiate a deal to end its crackdown on anti-government protesters.
The United States is seeking an agreement in which Iran would halt uranium enrichment, suspend ballistic missile development, and stop supporting armed proxy groups in the region. In a recent escalation, after the U.S. carried out strikes during Israel’s 12-day conflict with Iran in June, Tehran retaliated with a missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, despite the Gulf nation maintaining positive relations with both countries.
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