Iran has warned it is ready to carry out devastating strikes against the United States, according to AGI, which reported that Tehran's posture follows remarks by President Donald Trump. AGI characterized the US position as desperate in its headline, published on Wednesday.
The threat was echoed in live coverage by Milano Finanza, which reported that Iran issued the warning after Trump's comments. Separately, Il Fatto Quotidiano reported that Tehran has warned neighboring countries that it will target their airports if they assist the United States in blocking Iranian airlines.
Against that backdrop, la Repubblica reported an unexpected meeting between US and Iranian representatives, with contacts aimed at unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is ready for dialogue and diplomacy, but not for the language of force, according to ANSA.
The mixed signals — military threats alongside reported diplomatic contacts — leave the direction of the confrontation unclear. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the standoff, given its role as a passage for global oil shipments, though the reporting above does not detail the terms under discussion.
What to watch next: whether the reported US-Iran contacts produce any agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, and whether Tehran's threats against neighboring states' airports are followed through.
