Trump believes the Middle East conflict will immediately conclude after the US midterm elections in November because Tehran "cannot hold out any longer".
Iran once threatened to plunge the entire Gulf region into a blackout if its energy infrastructure was attacked, accompanied by a list of potential targets.
Foreign Minister Sybiha stated he discussed with his counterpart Araghchi to prevent escalation of tensions, following Ukraine's attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.
The US defense secretary declared Tehran "must pay the price for bad choices" after the Pentagon launched its latest series of airstrikes against Iran.
