Summary
Iran and the United States have exchanged threats amid increasing tensions. Iran's Foreign Minister warned of retaliation if attacked, while President Trump reiterated threats against Iran. Tensions have also been affected by protests in Iran and foreign military movements.
Key Facts
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the U.S. of retaliation if Iran is attacked.
- Araghchi's warnings were published in The Wall Street Journal.
- President Donald Trump threatened to retaliate strongly against Iran if the U.S. President is harmed.
- Iran recently closed its airspace, possibly expecting a U.S. attack.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln is moving closer to the Middle East.
- Protests in Iran have resulted in over 5,000 deaths, according to some reports.
- Iranian authorities blame foreign powers, including the U.S. and Israel, for the unrest.
