Iran Defies Trump’s Bombing Threat, Puts Underground Missile Arsenal On 'High Alert'

Iran has refused to back down in the face of Donald Trump's bombing threat and is preparing its underground missile arsenal to target "US-related positions" if necessary, according to the state-controlled Tehran Times.

On Sunday, the US President stated that bombing Iran remained an option if Tehran refused to accept a nuclear deal.

Following Trump's warning, Tehran Times reported that Iran had placed its missiles in a state of readiness within underground facilities across the country, which are designed to withstand airstrikes.

In an interview with NBC News, Trump declared, "If they don't make a deal, there will be a bombing. It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before." He also cautioned that he would impose "secondary tariffs" on Iran.

As calls in Washington for Iran to dismantle its nuclear programme intensified, Tehran rejected direct negotiations with the US, though it left the door open for indirect discussions.

In a measured response during a televised address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated, "We don't avoid talks; it's the breach of promises that has caused issues for us so far," adding, "They must prove that they can build trust."

Following Iran's response, Washington reaffirmed that the Trump administration's stance remained unchanged: it would not allow Iran to advance its nuclear programme or "acquire a nuclear weapon."

Reiterating Trump's position, the US State Department warned of "bad" consequences for Iran should it refuse to accept the deal.

Speaking to reporters while travelling from Florida to Washington on Sunday evening, Trump stressed his desire for Iran to return to negotiations, warning, "It's going to be a bad situation" if they refused.

Amid increasing threats from the US, Iran released a video showcasing its underground missile facility, also referred to as "missile city" by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The 85-second clip displayed Iran's advanced weaponry and featured troops stepping on an Israeli flag painted on the ground.

In an article published last week by Press TV, Iran's state-owned media highlighted various US military bases in the Middle East as potential targets in the event of a conflict.