Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.
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News|US-Israel war on IranIran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacksEfforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPeople chant slogans during a rally in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2026 [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026Iran says it will respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions across the Gulf region if Washington renews attacks, and has restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating the plans of the United States for a coalition to reopen the waterway.Two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the strait…
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