Iran has warned any military action from the US will be considered the “start of war” after Donald Trump threatened “violence”.
Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatened attacks by Tehran on Israel if America launches military action “at any level”.
His comments come after President Trump urged Iran to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons.
Mr Shamkhani wrote to X: “A limited strike is an illusion.
“Any military action, from America from any origin and at any level, will be considered the start of war and its response will be immediate, all out and unprecedented, targeting the heart of Tel Aviv and all supporters of the aggressor.”
In a lengthy post on Truth Social today, President Trump warned “time is running out”, as he pressured Tehran to negotiate a “fair and equitable deal” over nuclear weapons.
“A massive Armada is heading to Iran,” Mr Trump wrote. “It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose.
“It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela.
“Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfil its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary.
“Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal – NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS – one that is good for all parties.
“Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn’t, and there was ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ a major destruction of Iran.
“The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again.”
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