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"The full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump warned.

Iranian foreign minister addressed the recent missile exchange between Israel and Iran, outlining Tehran's position in the conflict. Araghchi emphasised the fact that Iran's response was merely defensive,

The president had asked Israel to hold off. Now he’s scrambling to make a deal in negotiations that have become even more complex.

A US president who vowed to be a peacemaker has to handle a new Middle East crisis that strikes a blow to his diplomatic efforts.

The call comes as Trump has been trying to accelerate aid into Gaza and has been trying to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear program.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran, saying he will insist that Tehran fully dismantle its nuclear enrichment program as part of any deal to ease crushing sanctions.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the first to respond to the attack publicly with a statement Thursday evening — but others have yet to comment.

The US President said the US military would show their "full strength and might" if an attack was launched amid the conflict between Iran and Israel.

"By defending ourselves, we're also defending our Arab neighbors, our Arab friends in peace, Europe, [and] the United States, which helps us all the time in our defense."