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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran exchanged fresh threats on Sunday as months of conflict showed little sign of easing, while escalating Houthi attacks and disruptions to key shipping routes intensified concerns over global energy supplies.
Trump told a Fox News reporter by phone that Iran’s leadership faced a choice between reaching an agreement with Washington, suffering further economic deterioration or being destroyed. Despite the warning, Trump indicated he would be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly.
Iran’s military central command responded by warning that any new attack would trigger sustained retaliation against U.S. bases and interests across the region. Tehran also said Washington’s regional allies could be treated as parties to the conflict. Iranian officials claimed they had information suggesting another attack was being prepared but provided no details.
The confrontation began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and has since contributed to a widening regional and energy crisis. A June interim ceasefire collapsed in July amid disagreements over its terms.
Tensions increased further on Saturday when Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launched missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. Video showed black smoke near the city’s main international airport after explosions were heard overnight. The U.S. State Department subsequently warned Americans about potential escalation, flight cancellations and airspace closures.
The Houthis’ recent territorial gains in Yemen have strengthened their position around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical route connecting the Red Sea with Asian shipping lanes.
Meanwhile, Iran continues to restrict most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, severely disrupting Gulf energy exports. A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has also limited Tehran’s ability to sell oil, increasing pressure on Iran’s economy.
Iran said Sunday it would not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz until conditions linked to the June ceasefire agreement were satisfied. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran would continue combining military pressure with negotiations as the standoff persists.
