Trump cancels planned attack on Iran after diplomatic warning

Iran has announced a new policy measure following a warning from its top diplomat that the country would deliver a “decisive response” to any US‑Israeli aggression. The Tehran‑issued statement, issued early this week, comes after the Iranian Foreign Minister publicly threatened retaliation should Washington or Israel take military action against Iranian interests. In the same briefing, the ministry confirmed that it will impose additional sanctions on U.S. and Israeli entities involved in defense and intelligence activities that threaten Iran’s security.

The sanctions target companies that provide technology or services linked to the U.S. military and Israeli defense contractors, and they include restrictions on financial transactions and export licenses. Tehran also reiterated its readiness to expand missile production and to conduct further ballistic missile tests as a deterrent. The move follows a series of escalating tensions in the region, including recent U.S. statements urging Israel to avoid unilateral military operations in the Middle East and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias.

The new restrictions signal a hardening of Iran’s stance amid a broader diplomatic standoff with the United States and Israel. While the U.S. and Israeli governments have not yet responded formally, analysts note that the sanctions could complicate existing trade and financial arrangements and heighten the risk of miscalculation in the volatile region. The decision underscores the growing likelihood of a more confrontational posture from Tehran in the coming months.