Iran Warns of Retaliation as US Strikes Are Readied, Diplomacy Remains in Play

Iran's central military command says the US is preparing to resume strikes and warns of retaliation, while Tehran signals openness to diplomacy via Qatar and the UN and maintains a two-track approach as it prepares for renewed fighting after a stalled ceasefire; the crisis, already affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, has mediators pushing for a deal as Washington weighs options.