- Donald Trump warned Iran would "have to pay the price" for delaying negotiations, as peace talks between the two nations collapsed amidst escalating conflict.
- Trump accused Tehran of being "all talk and no action" and praised the US naval blockade as highly effective, claiming it was crippling Iran's economy.
- Iran threatened "even more severe and widespread attacks" if the US continued its strikes, stating that peace talks could not proceed after the ceasefire was violated.
- The escalation followed US military strikes against Iran, which Trump's administration accused of shooting down an American Apache helicopter.
- In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, claiming significant damage to military facilities.
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