Iran warns Trump ‘fingers on the trigger’ after his threat | World | News

Iran has vowed to respond to any US military intervention with force. The country’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, warned that the military “keeps its fingers on the trigger to respond immediately and forcefully to any attack.” He added that Tehran had learned “valuable lessons” from the war with Israel last June, which lasted just 12 days.

Araghchi also touched on a possible nuclear deal that could be adopted if it was “mutually beneficial, fair and equitable.” His comments on social media echo those of the religious leader’s advisor, who said any US attack on the country would mean “the beginning of war”.

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Last week, an Iranian official told Reuters that any attack on the country would mean “all-out war”.

This latest increase comes after Donald Trump warned Iran against developing nuclear weapons; otherwise “the next attack will be worse.” He said that US ships were heading towards the country out of fear that he might launch an attack.

The US president wrote on Turth Social: “I hope Iran ‘Comes to the Table’ quickly and negotiates a fair and equitable deal that is good for all parties – NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS. Time is running out, this is really important!”

“As I told Iran before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn’t, and there was ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’, massive devastation against Iran. The next attack will be much worse! Don’t do this again.”

Tensions have continued to rise as the United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East, with the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group and support ships already entering the region.

However, Iran has repeatedly denied having nuclear weapons.

Araghchi said that negotiations can only be possible in the absence of “threats and excessive demands” and emphasized that negotiations cannot be held “in the presence of threats”.

He warned earlier this month that Iran was ready for war if the United States chose to “test” the war.