End Siege Before ‘Sea Of Oman Becomes Your Graveyard’: Top Iranian Official Warns US

Tehran: Tension escalated in West Asia after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump on Sunday reportedly discussed during a phone conversation the possibility of fresh military action against Iran. According to Israeli media reports, Israel and the US are coordinating contingency plans in case fighting resumes, while Netanyahu later told his Cabinet that Israel is “prepared for any scenario” involving Iran.

Trump issued a warning to Tehran shortly after speaking with Netanyahu, saying Iran should “move fast” towards a deal “or there won’t be anything left of them”. Iranian officials responded with equally strong rhetoric, insisting their armed forces are ready for combat.

The latest developments came as a drone strike sparked a fire near UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, the Arab world’s only operational nuclear facility, escalating regional security concerns. UAE authorities termed the incident as an “unprovoked terrorist attack”, though no group immediately claimed responsibility. The UAE said two drones were intercepted while another struck near the plant, causing a fire in an electrical generator area. Officials confirmed there was no radiation leak or injuries, and the International Atomic Energy Agency said reactor operations remained safe.

As of now, the ceasefire reached on April 8 after weeks of hostilies between Iran, Israel and the US has remained deeply unstable. Fighting has also intensified between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon despite a separate truce arrangement there.