• Trump ceases sanctions relief efforts for Iran after Khamenei's threat.
• Khamenei warned of potential attacks on US bases in the region.
• Trump expressed willingness to bomb Iran again if uranium enrichment is worrisome.

US President Donald Trump announced that he has halted all work on removing sanctions against Iran after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei made belligerent remarks. Trump stated, "During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions... The sanctions are BITING!" However, he quickly reversed course following Khamenei's statement, which included threats against US bases in the region, declaring that "the Islamic Republic slapped America in the face" through its recent military actions, according to trtglobal and aa.

In response to Khamenei's aggressive declarations, Trump not only abandoned plans for sanction relief but suggested he would consider military options again against Iran if their uranium enrichment poses a significant threat. He emphasized his belief that Iran's nuclear facilities had been "obliterated" following US bombing raids and referenced a recent conflict involving Israel, asserting, "I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered," indicating he had previously spared Khamenei's life to prevent further conflict, according to channelnewsasia and trtglobal.

Furthermore, Trump expressed a desire for credible inspections of Iran's nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), highlighting that any such inspections should occur post-bombing. Nonetheless, tensions escalated as Iran's parliament approved measures to suspend any inspections by the agency, particularly following the recent attacks, suggesting that Tehran may refuse external inspection requests, according to aa and channelnewsasia.

Despite the heated exchanges, Trump remarked that he believes Iran may still be interested in dialogue regarding future relations and insisted that both Iran and Israel are now "exhausted" from the conflict and seeking resolution, showcasing a potential opening for negotiations amidst rising tensions, according to channelnewsasia and aa.