US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch another round of military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington. Referring to the possibility of renewed attacks, Trump described the potential operation as a "little Epic Fury". Speaking at a Republican campaign rally in Florida, Trump said Iran could avoid further military action by agreeing to negotiate with the United States. "We may do another little Epic Fury, or they'll agree. If they're smart, they'll just say, let's get down to business," he said. However, Trump did not explain the specific conditions Iran would need to meet to prevent another US military operation. Operation Epic Fury was a joint military campaign launched by the United States and Israel against Iran in February. The offensive triggered a prolonged war that has continued for months. The attacks killed Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family, according to the supplied account. During his speech, Trump also referred to Operation Midnight Hammer, an earlier US military operation targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. He claimed that the strikes had destroyed Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and significantly weakened its military and economic strength. "We obliterated Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity with Operation Midnight Hammer...We defeated them militarily, financially and otherwise, and now we are ensuring it's done," he said.

US Could Strike Iran This Weekend, Envoy Says

Trump's warning came hours after US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack suggested that American military action against Iran could take place as early as the coming weekend. Barrack, who also serves as a key US representative on Syria but does not have a direct role in Iran policy, made the remarks during a podcast with Mario Nawfal. "Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely. President Trump is very clear. He's open and available and accessible to a deal, and we've been at the table for months and months and months," Barrack said. His comments raised fresh concerns about the possibility of another round of military action against Tehran, even as Washington continues to signal its willingness to negotiate. Trump later appeared to distance himself from the envoy's statement, briefly questioning whether Barrack had the authority to make such a prediction. "That was my ambassador? He's a pretty powerful man, I guess. If that's the case, I don't know anything about it." The president did not provide further details about the timing of any potential attack or clarify whether the administration was preparing for an immediate military operation.

Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon

Trump has indicated that he wants the conflict with Iran to end in the near future, although he has not announced a specific timeline or outlined the steps required to achieve a settlement. Speaking to a local Florida media outlet, the president said he expected the war to conclude either through an agreement or through other means. "I see it ending one way or another, through agreement or otherwise," he said. Trump did not confirm whether negotiations with Tehran were actively progressing or explain what a potential agreement would involve. He maintained that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons remained the primary objective of US military operations. He also criticised previous American administrations, arguing that they had failed to adequately address the perceived threat posed by Iran's nuclear programme. "I had to attack Iran, or they would have had a nuclear weapon," Trump said. His remarks suggest that Washington continues to view Iran's nuclear capabilities as a central issue in any possible settlement, while keeping the option of further military action open.

Iran Warns US Against Renewed Attacks

Iran has issued a strong warning to Washington against launching another offensive, threatening to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel resume attacks. According to a Reuters report, an Iranian official said Tehran had prepared detailed plans to target undersea infrastructure and prevent repairs following any strikes. Such actions could prolong disruptions to international communications, including internet connectivity. The warning signals that a renewed conflict could extend beyond conventional military targets and threaten critical infrastructure across the region. "If Iran is attacked, there will be no more red lines...from undersea cables to military bases, including covert ones. US should not play with fire," the official said. The statement highlights Tehran's threat to widen the potential scope of retaliation if it comes under another American or Israeli attack. Damage to undersea cables could disrupt internet services and communications networks that connect countries across the Gulf and beyond, potentially increasing the economic and technological consequences of a wider conflict.

US Intelligence Warns of Advanced Iranian Plots Against Officials

The growing tensions have also raised concerns about the security of American diplomats and government personnel stationed overseas. US intelligence has warned that Iran has increased its alleged efforts to target American officials, with some suspected lethal plots reportedly reaching advanced stages. The warning comes as Washington reduces its diplomatic presence in several countries across West Asia. According to Axios, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent a one-page, unclassified memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on October 23, highlighting the alleged increase in Iranian targeting efforts. The memo did not identify specific individuals, provide details about the suspected operations or name countries outside the Middle East that might be connected to the alleged plots. Earlier in the week, the United States ordered nonessential personnel and family members to leave the US Embassy in Riyadh and the American consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia. Washington subsequently reduced staffing at US diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Qatar and Jordan. The personnel changes have reportedly caused operational difficulties, with some diplomats describing the process as "chaotic". The developments underline the growing security challenges facing the United States as it weighs diplomatic negotiations against the possibility of renewed military action. With Trump threatening fresh strikes, Iran warning of retaliation against critical infrastructure and US intelligence raising concerns about alleged plots against American officials, the risk of another escalation between Washington and Tehran remains high.