Iran Warns of Consequences if U.S. Launches New Attacks

" The speaker's statement came as President Trump acknowledged the ceasefire is faltering. Violence continued in Lebanon where Israeli strikes killed six people according to state media. The leader of Iranian-backed Hezbollah vowed to turn the battlefield into hell for Israel.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Tuesday that Israel sent anti-missile batteries and personnel to the UAE to help protect the country from Iranian attacks. The deployment highlights a growing defense relationship between Israel and the UAE that has been strengthened during the conflict.

An Iranian lawmaker said Monday that Iran could review enriching uranium to 90 percent purity if attacked again. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran's National Security Commission, posted on X that parliament would consider the option. As of June 2025 Iran was believed to have about 970 pounds of uranium enriched to 60 percent according to the World Nuclear Association.

That level is a short technological step from weapons-grade material. The Center for Strategic and International Studies has estimated that quantity could theoretically support approximately 10 nuclear weapons. Iran began enriching uranium to 60 percent after the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal during President Trump's first term.

The deal had limited enrichment levels and placed the program under monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst testified Tuesday that the U.S. has spent $29 billion on the Iran war. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously reported a cost of $25 billion last month. Hegseth told a congressional hearing the ceasefire with Iran "is in effect" despite the dynamic situation.