In a post on the social network Truth Social, Mr. Trump said Iran declared it would retaliate "very strongly today, stronger than ever". He emphasized that Iran "is better not to do so", warning that if that happens, the US will launch an unprecedented blow.
This development took place when Iran launched attacks targeting Arab countries with US assets. Faced with this situation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the transfer of all schools and universities across the country to online learning from March 2-4. 3.
In a notice posted on social network X, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the UAE said that students and education and administration staff at all public and private schools will switch to "distance learning" in the next 3 days.
In Iran, Mr. Ali Larijani, a top security official, accused the US and Israel of trying to "snatch and disintegrate Iran". The statement was made as Tehran consolidated control after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Mr. Larijani said that a temporary leadership council would be established and warned that any "separatist group" seeking action would face a tough response.
Statements and moves from all parties show that tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, increasing concerns about the risk of large-scale confrontation in the Middle East region.
