Khamenei warns of 'strong' response if Iran attacked
- On March 31, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of a forceful retaliation against the United States or its allies if they bomb Iran, a statement published by Tasnim.
- This warning followed President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iran if it did not agree to a new nuclear deal, a continuation of his 'maximum pressure' policy reinstated since taking office in January.
- Trump's threat, made in an interview on Saturday and reiterated on Sunday, involved potential 'bombing' if Iran refused nuclear negotiations outlined in a letter delivered to Khamenei on March 12 by UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash.
- Khamenei stated, 'If they commit any mischief, they will surely receive a strong reciprocal blow,' and the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Swiss embassy charge d'affaires following Trump's threats, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei calling the threat an affront to international peace.
- While Iran has expressed willingness to continue indirect talks as permitted by Khamenei, it rejects direct negotiations under pressure from the U.S., and tensions remain high due to the U.S. Withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and accusations from Western powers that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies.
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"If You Do Something Wrong...": Khamenei's Aide Warns Of "Different Decision"
Iran would have to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked by the United States or its allies, an adviser to the country's supreme leader warned on Monday, following a threat by US President Donald Trump.
·New Delhi, India
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