President Donald Trump has stated that 1,000 missiles are ready and prepared to attack Iran, with thousands more to follow if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. In a social media post, Trump said orders have been given and the U.S. military is capable of "decimating and destroying all areas of Iran." The threat is valid for one year with possible extension. Source: La Republica
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi accused the U.S. of violating the preliminary agreement reached on June 17, specifically Paragraph 9, which prohibits new sanctions or additional forces. The U.S. recently sanctioned Ali Ansari, a key supporter of Supreme Leader Mojataba Khamenei, which Araqchi called a breach. Source: Infobae
U.S. officials also demanded that Iran issue a public statement by Saturday recognizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ceasing attacks on merchant ships. The demand was communicated directly and through Pakistan and Qatar. Source: La Republica
“Mil misiles están listos y preparados para atacar la República Islámica de Irán, y miles más se lanzarán inmediatamente si el Gobierno iraní cumple su amenaza... de asesinar... a mí!!”
“El ministro de Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araqchi, ha arremetido este sábado contra el secretario del Tesoro de Estados Unidos, Scott Bessent, por 'violar' el memorando de entendimiento estadounidense-iraní de mediados de junio.”
“La administración Trump exige que Irán emita el sábado una declaración pública reconociendo la apertura del estrecho de Ormuz y comprometiéndose a cesar los ataques contra buques mercantes.”