Donald Trump’s latest comment has drawn a strong response from Tehran. An Iranian military official has said that they can change both their weapons and the geography of the conflict if the United States attacks again.
Iran issues a warning after Donald Trump’s latest comments
According to The New Republic, the Tehran military has pushed back over President Trump’s “wipe out” comment. Reportedly, the president discussed the options he has for dealing with Iran. Speaking to Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst, he said, “My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They better behave.”
Yingst said that Trump is cherry-picking over “wiping Iran out, letting them rot economically or making a deal.” The remarks were reportedly made on a phone call. The New Republic also reported that Trump would “probably” be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
In response, Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohebbi has issued a warning to the president. Speaking to Iran’s Fars news agency, Mohebbi said, “If a new aggression takes place, we will definitely change the weapons and geography of the war.”
Mohebbi left space for imagination about what those weapons may be. However, he claimed that the world would be “astounded” at what Iran could do. He also claimed that the United States was already defeated in the conflict.
The conflict has now entered its seventh month. Reuters reported that the conflict, which started on February 28, has impacted several aspects of global welfare. It continues to affect oil markets and shipping routes, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. Pressure for diplomatic efforts has also been rising, with Trump leaving a potential agreement on the table.
The UN is also discussing a potential meeting between Trump and Pezeshkian.
