TEHRAN: Iran’s army warned on Tuesday it would “open new fronts” against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal. “If the enemy is foolish enough to fall into the Zionist trap again and launches new aggression against our beloved Iran, we will open new fronts against it, with new equipment and new methods,” said army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia, according to Iran’s ISNA news agency.

President Trump threatens a new military strike on Iran, holding off at the request of Gulf allies as serious negotiations over the conflict continue.

Trump delays Iran attack, citing positive developments in negotiations, while remaining prepared for military action if needed.

Iran has used the ceasefire as an opportunity "to strengthen its combat capabilities", says an army spokesman.