Iran warns US to end all-front war or face 'hell'

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a stark ultimatum to the United States on Sunday, demanding Washington accept Tehran's proposal to end hostilities on all fronts or face severe military retaliation that will "rain down hell." Araghchi's warning followed the conclusion of the US midterm elections, which he said disrupted regional negotiations, and he posted on X that the "ball is firmly in Washington's court" to choose between de-escalation and catastrophic warfare. He also told reporters that diplomatic efforts have hit an impasse due to political volatility in Washington, according to Al Jazeera. President Donald Trump responded that it is "highly unlikely" he will order American forces back into conflict with Iran if Tehran agrees to a strong agreement on its nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz, while revealing the US has identified 38 Iranian bridges for potential destruction, CNN reported.