Iran Threatens to Strike U.S. Military Bases If Attacked
Tehran and Washington conducted indirect negotiations in Oman Friday as tensions escalate following last year's assaults on Iranian nuclear sites—operations US officials justified as preventing weapons development, though Iran denies such intentions.
President Donald Trump has threatened additional military action absent renewed diplomacy, deploying an "armada" to the region last month while demanding Tehran curtail uranium enrichment and ballistic missile development.
Friday's session represented the initial diplomatic effort to resolve the impasse. No major progress emerged, though both parties committed to continued dialogue.
In a Saturday interview with a news agency, Araghchi characterized the talks' resumption as "a good starting point," yet acknowledged prevailing "mistrust" stemming from previous strikes. He issued a stark retaliatory warning.
"If Washington attacks us, there is no possibility of attacking US soil, but we will strike their bases in the region," he stated.
Araghchi confirmed Iran's war preparedness while emphasizing that nuclear disputes demand threat-free negotiations. He declared enrichment an inalienable right Iran will exercise domestically according to national requirements. Missile program discussions remain off-limits, he added, dismissing them as a "purely defensive matter."
Trump praised the Oman discussions as "very good," yet maintained his aggressive posture, cautioning Friday that diplomatic failure would trigger "very steep" repercussions for Tehran.
Immediately post-talks, the US State Department unveiled fresh sanctions targeting over 30 entities, individuals, and vessels allegedly involved in illicit petroleum operations.
Additional meetings are scheduled next week.
Washington operates major installations in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE, with forces stationed in Iraq and Syria plus access agreements in Jordan and Djibouti. Tehran has consistently characterized this regional military network as an existential security threat.
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