“Number one, no nuclear. And number two, stop killing protesters,” the US president said, adding that there are a “lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now”.
Tensions continue to simmer between Washington and Tehran, sparking concerns that Mr Trump will decide to renew the conflict between the US and Iran following tit-for-tat strikes last summer.
Iran earlier warned it will retaliate to any US attack “instantly” and that its response would not be limited. A response would likely see it attack the US military bases stationed in Gulf countries.
Iranian brigadier general Mohammad Akraminia said the bases are “within the range of our medium-range…