April 30, 2026, 23:40 GMT
Iran has threatened to deliver a “long and painful” retaliation should the United States resume military strikes. The warning comes amid heightened tensions following Washington’s blockade of Iranian shipping routes and recent Israeli air operations in Lebanon. Tehran’s statement underscores its readiness to escalate both militarily and through cyber means if provoked. President Donald Trump is said to be reviewing options for renewed action, though advisers caution that further strikes could destabilize fragile ceasefire efforts in Lebanon and drive oil prices higher. Global markets remain on edge as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to disrupt energy flows.
(Source – Reuters)
—Agencies
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