President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. would respond decisively if Tehran acts on threats to assassinate him. This statement came as the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on an alleged Iranian financier.
Iran's foreign minister stated that the sanctions violate a preliminary deal reached last month between the two nations. Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. military is prepared to take action if necessary, claiming that 1,000 missiles are ready to be deployed against Iran.
Reports indicate that Israel provided intelligence regarding an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. Following a week of fighting, Trump mentioned that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to continue peace talks, despite the ceasefire being declared over.
The U.S. military has resumed offensive strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Treasury Department's sanctions target Ali Ansari, an alleged financial facilitator for Iran's leadership. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the U.S. will continue to isolate Iranian leaders from the global financial system.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the sanctions as a violation of the June memorandum of understanding, asserting that Iran has upheld its commitments. He also indicated that he arrived in Oman for discussions, with Oman acting as a mediator in the conflict.