Trump warns US will strike Iran after death chants at Khamenei funeral

President Joe Biden warned that the United States would take decisive military action against Iran if the latter proceeds with alleged plots to assassinate U.S. personnel and interests in the region. The statement, delivered at a press briefing on Tuesday, cited intelligence reports indicating that Iranian operatives were planning covert attacks against American diplomats and contractors in the Middle East. Biden emphasized that any attempt to harm U.S. citizens would be met with a “decisive and overwhelming” response, underscoring the administration’s commitment to protect its nationals and maintain regional stability.

At the same time, diplomatic efforts led by Oman and Qatar are underway to preserve a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that had been negotiated earlier this year to limit Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities and to establish a framework for prisoner exchanges. Mediators say they are seeking to separate the MoU from the alleged assassination schemes, arguing that continued dialogue is essential to avoid further escalation. The outcome of these talks will determine whether diplomatic channels remain open or whether the president’s warning will translate into direct military action.