In a significant escalation of tensions, US Vice President JD Vance has urged Iran to take Washington's military threats seriously, following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address where he outlined a potential case for military action against Iran. Trump accused Iran of developing missiles capable of striking the US and maintaining 'sinister nuclear ambitions.' He stated, 'You can't let the craziest and worst regime in the world have nuclear weapons,' emphasizing that while he prefers a diplomatic resolution, military options remain on the table. This rhetoric coincides with a substantial US military buildup in the Middle East, including the deployment of two aircraft carriers and numerous warplanes, marking the largest military presence since the 2003 Iraq War, as reported by Dawn. Iran's leadership, however, has dismissed these claims as 'big lies,' with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei asserting that any US attack would be met with a 'ferocious' response, reinforcing Iran's stance that even limited strikes would be considered acts of aggression.
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Trump'S Military Threats Against Iran Amid Tensions In Middle East
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Tensions rise as VP Vance warns Iran amid Trump's military threats and buildup in the Middle East. Diplomatic talks loom, but military posturing complicates efforts for a peaceful resolution.
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