Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the country's armed forces to be put on high alert in response to the growing threat of a military strike by the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. According to him, the decision was made in response to increasing signals from Washington about a possible escalation of the conflict. At the same time, Tehran sent stern warnings to neighboring states - Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE and Turkey, saying that any form of assistance to an American attack would be perceived as a hostile act. Assistance means providing the United States with airspace or territory to conduct operations, which, as the official emphasized, would entail serious retaliatory measures.

Iran, however, maintains a cautious position regarding direct dialogue with Washington. The source noted that Tehran categorically rejects US demands for direct negotiations on the nuclear program, preferring to use Oman as a mediator. This channel of communication, which has long been proven in relations between the two countries, is seen as a way to test the intentions of the American administration regarding a political settlement. Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly called on the White House to abandon the policy of threats and move to an equal dialogue based on mutual respect, which emphasizes Tehran's desire for de-escalation, but on its own terms.

The conflict situation between Iran and the United States remains one of the key topics on the global agenda. Washington's threats are related to pressure on Tehran because of its nuclear developments and support for regional armed groups, which causes retaliatory steps from the Islamic Republic.

On April 6, 2025, tensions in the region continue to rise. According to Middle East analysts, the US military has increased its presence in the Persian Gulf in recent weeks, stationing additional forces at bases in Qatar and Bahrain. This was a reaction to the failure of talks to restore the nuclear deal in March, after which Iran announced the launch of new centrifuges for enriching uranium. In response, Tehran has been strengthening its position, holding large-scale exercises on its western border in early April and displaying upgraded air defense systems supplied by Russia. International experts note that Oman, despite its role as a mediator, faces increasing pressure from both sides, complicating the prospects for negotiations. At the same time, domestic support for a hard line is growing in Iran, which could push the government to further escalate its military rhetoric unless the US changes its approach to dialogue.