Tensions Escalate Between US and Iran Ahead of Midterm Elections
A renewed war between the United States and Iran could last longer than their previous conflict, according to a warning from Tehran on Sunday.
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A renewed war between the United States and Iran could last longer than their previous conflict, according to a warning from Tehran on Sunday.
Diplomats from Iran, Qatar, and US officials are engaged in talks aimed at preventing another confrontation between the two countries.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned of an immediate response to any potential attack from the US or Israel, stating that any threat should be met with swift action without geographical limitations.
The Iranian government is facing increasing pressure from hardliners who are calling for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's removal due to his unauthorized talks with US negotiators.