US President Donald Trump has drawn a red line for Iran, warning that the killing of American troops would swiftly bring an end to the fragile ceasefire.
Trump made the statement at the White House, saying that if Iranian forces were to kill US troops, he would take action 'very quickly'.
The warning comes as Iran continues to target US military bases in the region, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi justifying the strikes as a response to US use of regional countries' airspace and territory.
Since the US-Iran war began in February, 13 US service members have been killed, but none have been killed since the fragile ceasefire was established on April 8.
Trump's warning suggests that any American death could exhaust his remaining patience and spark a wider conflict.
