After Trump says ‘we’re ready,’ Iran teases deadlier 'unused' weapons waiting to be unleashed | war

Iran is signaling it still holds more advanced, unused weapons in reserve as President Trump warns “we’re ready to go,” heightening fears of a dangerous escalation in the Gulf. Diplomacy continues at a frantic pace, with Pakistan’s Asim Munir visiting Tehran and negotiators racing to bridge gaps over a proposed framework that could halt hostilities — but Tehran’s hints at deadlier capabilities and tightened monitoring in the Strait of Hormuz have kept tensions high. Washington says it is prepared to act if talks fail, yet has granted negotiators a few more days to seek a deal. Key disputes persist over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief and long‑term regional security guarantees, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisting Iran must dismantle enrichment infrastructure before any final agreement. Iranian sources told RIA Novosti the country retains weapons not yet used on the battlefield, while U.S. and Israeli leaders publicly spar over strategy and timing. As mediation efforts and back‑channel diplomacy continue, the risk of miscalculation remains acute, especially around the Hormuz chokepoint and Iran’s maritime controls.