White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has warned that Iran should “not miscalculate again” and cooperate with Washington.

Leavitt says that Tehran is seeking an “exit ramp” as their capacity to attack US and allied forces, as well as their ability to defend territory, is “dwindling, literally, hour by hour”.

“Following President Trump’s powerful threat on Saturday evening, it was made clear … that Iran wanted to talk. President Trump is willing to listen,” she has said.

“The remaining elements of the Iranian regime have another opportunity to cooperate with President Trump, permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions and cease actively threatening America and our allies,” she states. “The president’s preference is always peace … but if Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment … President Trump will ensure that they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before.

“Iran should not miscalculate again.”