Trump Warns Iran Of ‘Another Big Hit’ Hours After Tehran Threatens ‘New Tools And Methods’

US President Donald Trump also criticised Democrats while speaking about the ongoing negotiations.

Iran on Tuesday warned the United States and Israeli forces against any further military action, stating that its armed forces would respond by opening new fronts using “new tools and methods”.

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• Iran warns US, Israel of new fronts, methods.
• Army spokesperson says Iran ready, not blockaded.
• US President Trump delays Iran strike, seeks talks.

US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran remain underway, but warned that Washington may still carry out another military strike if talks fail.

“We are negotiating with Iran and then we have the democrats putting an appeal that Trump should immediately stop. You know how it is to negotiate with a country where you are beating it badly and they are begging to make a deal. I hope we don't have to do the war, but we may have to give them another big hit... I'm not sure yet. You'll know very soon,” Trump said.

Trump Targets Democrats During Iran Negotiations

Trump also criticised Democrats while speaking about the ongoing negotiations.

“But how do you feel when you are negotiating, when you're winning every point and they say but in Washington they want to stop you from negotiating and it's only political, it's the Dumbocrats. They're dumb. It's a new name. It's a very accurate name,” he said.

“So I'm in the middle of a negotiation and I'm saying you cannot have a nuclear weapon and it comes over the wire that the Democrats wanna stop Trump from further negotiation,” the US President added.

Iran Warns US And Israel Against Further Military Action

Iran on Tuesday warned the United States and Israeli forces against any further military action, stating that its armed forces would respond by opening new fronts using “new tools and methods”.

According to Iranian state media Press TV, spokesperson for the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia made the remarks while addressing a public gathering at Valiasr Square in Tehran.

‘New Fronts With New Tools And Methods’

During the address, Brigadier General Akraminia said Iran would neither be “blockaded or defeated”, referring to the US blockade on its ports in the Persian Gulf.

“If the enemy commits another folly and falls into the Zionists' trap again and launches another aggression against our dear Iran, we will open new fronts against them with new tools and methods,” the spokesperson said.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran cannot be blockaded or defeated,” he added.

Iran Says Armed Forces Are In Preparedness Mode

The Army spokesperson said Iran’s armed forces had used the ceasefire period to enhance operational readiness.

“The ceasefire has been treated as a time of war, during which we enhanced our combat power,” he said.

Akraminia also asserted that Iran’s armed forces maintain full control over the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the strategic waterway would not return to its earlier operational status.

He further said the only way forward for adversaries was to respect Iran and acknowledge its “legitimate rights”.

“The only way for the enemy is to respect the Iranian nation and observe the legitimate rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he added.

Trump Earlier Spoke Of Delaying Planned Attack

Earlier on Monday, Trump said he had “put off” a planned attack on Iran for a short period following “big discussions” with Tehran over the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other countries had requested the US delay action for a few days, as they believed negotiations were close to a deal.

“I put it (attack on Iran) off for a little while, hopefully maybe forever, but possibly for a little while because we've had very big discussions with Iran and we'll see what they amount to,” he said.

“It’s a very positive development, but we'll see whether or not it amounts to anything,” he added.

Trump further said multiple countries were engaging directly with US officials and Iran in an effort to reach a diplomatic resolution.

“There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I will be very happy,” the US President added.