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Middle EastPublished: 21 September 2026 at 08:50

Iran's military says US preparing to resume strikes

Iran's armed forces say the United States is preparing to resume military strikes against the country, with Tehran threatening retaliation while Qatar works to revive talks.

Officials from Iran's armed forces have stated that the United States is preparing to resume military strikes against Iran. Tehran has responded sharply, warning that it will retaliate against any new attack.

Trump weighing military action

Reports indicate that US President Donald Trump is currently weighing the option of resuming military action against Iran. It remains unclear when or whether such a decision will be made, but the situation is considered tense and potentially close to further escalation.

Qatar seeks to save diplomacy

Alongside the military threats, Qatar has become actively involved in efforts to revive talks between Washington and Tehran. The country is working as a mediator, hoping to prevent further escalation of the conflict in the region and to create space for a diplomatic solution.

Iran's statement about possible new US strikes, followed by its retaliatory warnings, suggests that tensions between the two countries have not eased. At the same time, Qatar's diplomatic efforts indicate that regional and international actors are still looking for ways to avoid open military confrontation. The coming days could prove decisive — both for any US decision on possible military action and for whether Qatar's mediation can bring the two sides back to the negotiating table.

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