Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes

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Iran warned that a new war with the US could last longer after President Donald Trump said the US still has to "take care of" one or two targets in Iran "but we can do that in 10 minutes." Tehran threatened an "immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response" if attacked. The rhetoric comes as Qatar mediates indirect US-Iran talks and Gulf states brace for the worst. The US midterm elections on Tuesday add political pressure to Trump's decisions.

Why it matters：Escalating threats raise the risk of a wider Middle East conflict just as negotiations are under way.

Key points

  • Trump said the US could hit remaining targets in 10 minutes
  • Iran threatened an unrestricted response
  • Qatar is mediating indirect talks

Sources (original reporting)

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