# Iran says it will keep US warships away as Trump weighs new attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/113988

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-24 13:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/24/iran-says-wont-allow-us-warships-to-get-close-as-trump-ponders-new-attacks?traffic_source=rss

> Iran’s armed forces say they are ready to fire on US warships approaching Iranian waters, as Donald Trump says Washington is weighing renewed attacks or continued pressure. Iranian officials, media and analysts sense war is closer but signal there will be no retreat. Attacks on vessels around the Strait of Hormuz have helped drive oil prices higher.

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