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Trump Confident of Victory as Tehran Defends Strikes on US Military Sites
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Moneycontrol•29-09-2026, 11:22
Trump Confident of Victory as Tehran Defends Strikes on US Military Sites
- •Iran defended its strikes on US military facilities as self-defense, targeting only American military assets.
- •Tehran warned neighboring countries that allowing their territory for attacks on Iran would lead to legal responsibility and a devastating response.
- •US President Donald Trump predicted a quick end to the conflict and claimed a US victory would lower gas prices.
- •Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and pausing regional fighting within seven days if the US agrees, while maintaining its nuclear rights.
- •Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated Tehran received an initial reaction to its peace proposal and awaits Washington's formal response.
Key Questions Answered
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and pausing regional fighting within a seven-day period if the United States agrees, while firmly maintaining that it will not compromise on its nuclear rights.
Tehran defended its strikes on U.S. military assets as a legitimate act of self-defence, emphasizing that it exercised restraint and targeted exclusively American military facilities.
Iran warned regional neighbours that permitting their territory to be utilized for attacks against Iran will render them legally responsible and could provoke a devastating response.
