Trump says US ready for more Iran strikes as Tehran vows to retaliate

US President Donald Trump stated that the military is prepared for further strikes against Iran following a wave of U.S. attacks on Iranian military sites and Strait of Hormuz equipment, which prompted Iranian retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases across the region. While Iran strongly condemned the U.S. operations for allegedly hitting civilian infrastructure and causing casualties—a claim denied by U.S. Central Command—Tehran vowed to retaliate and called on the UN Security Council and regional nations to intervene. Amid heightened maritime tensions and a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern and urged both nations to immediately halt hostilities and return to diplomacy. Credit : CGTN