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Iran war live: Trump threatens strikes, Iran says it has a plan to respond

An Iranian official quoted by Tasnim says plans are in place to respond to any ‘mad’ US strikes.

A man cycles past a mural depicting late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 24, 2026.
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By Zaid Sabah and Zsombor Peter
Published On 31 Jul 2026

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  • A tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports.
  • An Iranian official has said Iran has prepared a comprehensive response to any US attacks, and that it includes vital US and Israeli infrastructure.