Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump heads to China
Summary
President Trump is traveling to China to discuss the ongoing Iran conflict with President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Iran has conducted military drills near Tehran, stating that its forces are ready to respond quickly to any new attacks from the U.S. or Israel.Key Facts
- President Trump expects a long discussion with China's President Xi about the Iran war.
- The U.S. is currently involved in a 75-day conflict with Iran, which has affected the global economy.
- Iran's military drills near Tehran were meant to show readiness to respond to new U.S. or Israeli attacks anytime and anywhere.
- The Iran war has already cost U.S. taxpayers about $29 billion, according to Pentagon officials.
- Iran’s national soccer team is preparing to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup but faces possible visa issues due to some players' ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The IRGC is labeled a terrorist group by the U.S. and Canada.
- Iranian officials have requested respect for their flag, anthem, and security during the World Cup events.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iranian players are welcome, but those linked to the IRGC might face entry restrictions.
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