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Iran live updates: Tehran warns of 'powerful response' to any renewed attack
Iranian officials have warned against the resumption of U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled despite the two countries signing a memorandum of understanding in June, aimed at ending the war that began with joint American-Israeli strikes on the country in February. The opening strikes killed a host of top Iranian officials and commanders, among them Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The two sides have continued to exchange strikes, though have not returned to the intense fighting seen in the early stages of the conflict. The U.S. says it is enforcing a naval blockade of the country's Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman ports, while Iran claims control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and continues to claim attacks on shipping transiting the waterway.
Meanwhile, intensified fighting between Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen has seen the latter repeatedly attack Saudi military, oil infrastructure and transport facilities.
See the most recent developments below.
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Nations that help US, Israel to attack Iran will face 'consequences,' Tehran says
During his press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said that Tehran is prepared "for any eventuality" amid the ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel, adding that any potential resumption of attacks by the combatants would draw in other regional nations.
"The war is ongoing right now, as we speak. The economic siege of Iran and the threats against Iran are themselves part of the war that has existed over these eight months. We must be prepared for any eventuality, because what is at stake is the defense of the homeland, the defense of the territorial integrity and dignity of a country with a civilization thousands of years old," Baqaei said.
"Any party" that assists the U.S. and Israel "in any aggression must not assume it is safe from the harm of Iran's decisive response," Baqaei said.
In the ongoing talks over a potential peace deal, Baqaei said that Iran's "demands have been expressed very clearly and transparently."
"No final agreement can begin, and the Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened or safe, unless the U.S. naval blockade ends, Iran's demands are respected and Iran's legitimate requests are implemented; then we can talk about continuing the process," he said.
-ABC News' Victoria Beaule
Iran warns of 'powerful response' to any renewed attack
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said in a press conference on Monday that any "act of aggression against Iran, by any means, will be met with a powerful, immediate and comprehensive response," amid concerns of renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country.
Baqaei said that "the ball is now in the U.S.' court," with regards to negotiations for a resolution to the war.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi was in Qatar over the weekend "to facilitate an exchange of messages between Iran and the United States through the mediation of Qatar," Baqaei said.
-ABC News' Victoria Beaule
Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, UKTMO says
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre reported two attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf that occurred on Sunday.
The first incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, when a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz reported that another ship in the area was "struck by an unknown projectile," UKMTO said.
On Sunday night, a tanker traveling southeast through the Persian Gulf "was struck by two unknown projectiles" while around 72 nautical miles east of the coastal Saudi city of Ras al-Khafji, UKMTO said.
Trump says he had 'very good' call with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday.
The president did not offer any detail on the call, beyond describing it as "good" and confirming they discussed the war with Iran.
"We had a very good talk," Trump said.
-ABC News' Nicholas Kerr