One of the representatives of the administration who talked to the agency, asking for anonymity, did not rule out that a retaliation attack could occur within one or two days.
Tehran announced retaliation at the US after Americans conducted attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran at night from Saturday to Sunday. The authorities in Washington warned Iran against such activities.
Donald Trump warns Iran
“Any retaliation from Iran against the United States will meet with a much larger force than the one we witnessed tonight,” warned US President Donald Trump. “Iran should follow these words,” said Pentagon head Pete HegeSth on Sunday.
Also, the chairman of the college of combined bosses of the bosses of General Dan Caine warned that if Iran decides to retreat, it would be a bad choice. Gen. Caine also informed about strengthening the protection of soldiers in the Middle East, including Iraq and Syria.
“Americans must receive a response to their aggression,” said President Iran Masud Pezeszkian on Sunday.
It is possible, however, that Tehran wants to avoid the “total war” from the USA, which is why he has not yet attacked American bases or closed the Strait of Ormuz, which could disturb the global supplies of oil, “Reuters pointed out.
The number of American soldiers in the Middle East is estimated at around 40,000. Some of them support air defense systems, fighter aircraft and warships that can detect and shoot down the enemy's incoming shells.
