US says Iran war at decisive moment amid Tehran threats
The US says the war with Iran is at a decisive moment, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warning that the conflict will intensify if a deal is not made. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened US companies in the region, listing 18 businesses including Microsoft and Google, and have attacked a fully loaded oil tanker off Dubai.
The US and Iran are engaged in a month-long conflict that has spread across the region, killing thousands and disrupting energy supplies. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned Iran that the next few days will be decisive and that the US is prepared to continue the war if Iran does not comply. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened US companies in the region, including Microsoft and Google. The US has been striking key manufacturing and research sites in Iran, causing widespread desertions. Pakistan is seeking to mediate in the war, with the foreign ministers of China and Pakistan calling for an immediate ceasefire. The conflict has also drawn in other countries, including Israel and Turkey.
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