Washington/Tehran, 24 April (H.S.): The US military is currently planning to target Iran's existing defense positions in the Strait of Hormuz. Should the ceasefire fail, US forces could launch coordinated strikes on Iranian military bases at the signal. Multiple sources familiar with the developments have confirmed this.
Iran appears unperturbed by such preparations. The Supreme Leader stated that decisions will be taken according to circumstances.
We will not back down from war, he affirmed.
According to reports from CNN, The Times of Israel, and Fox News, US military officials are preparing to dismantle Iran's strategic capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz if the current ceasefire collapses. These strikes could focus on the Hormuz Strait, the southern Arabian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran must halt funding to Hezbollah to secure a permanent ceasefire agreement with America. He made these remarks to journalists in the Oval Office after chairing the second round of ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon. Notably, recent negotiations with Iran have primarily centered on the nuclear issue. The ongoing blockade in Hormuz is causing massive disruption to the global economy.
On Thursday, Trump posted on Truth Social that a rift exists between Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the government. He described this divide as a major obstacle to a diplomatic deal. Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their real leader is, Trump wrote.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei immediately responded. He said Trump is under a misconception. In truth, an extraordinary sense of unity has permeated among the citizens, he noted.
Khamenei emphasized that the people's solidarity has grown even stronger and more resolute. The enemy must fully understand this. Iran will not allow the enemy's intentions to succeed. We will confront every situation. He added that Trump, as a leader defeated in war, is now spreading new rumors of discord.
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