Iran places military on high alert after Trump's threats - Reuters
Photo: Iran has warned neighboring countries of strikes if they help the US (Getty Images)
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has placed the country's armed forces on high alert amid threats of an attack by the United States, Reuters reports.
According to a senior Iranian official, Iran rejects the US demand for direct negotiations on its nuclear program or any threats of bombings. The country has warned neighboring states, where US military bases are located, that they could be targeted if they get involved.
Although Iran rejected US President Donald Trump's demand for direct talks, the country still wants to continue indirect negotiations through Oman, which has long served as a channel for communication between the two countries.
"Indirect talks offer a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran," the official told Reuters.
He also added that although this path could be "rocky," such talks may soon begin if the US supports them.
According to the official, Iran has sent messages to Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Türkiye, and Bahrain, warning that any support for a US attack on Iran, including allowing US forces to use their airspace or territory during the attack, would be considered an act of hostility.
The source warned that such an act "will have severe consequences for them," adding that Iran has placed its armed forces on high alert.
Trump threatens Iran
About a week ago, US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with bombing if the country's authorities do not sign a nuclear agreement with Washington.
"If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing. It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before," Trump said in an interview with NBC News.
