Iran Warns Against U.S. Attacks

On Monday, Iran issued a clear warning: any U.S. attack, even a limited one, would prompt a “violent” response from the Islamic Republic. This statement came after President Trump indicated he was contemplating military action as talks between the two nations are set to resume on Thursday.

If no agreement is reached, Trump appears to be open to a strike, and the U.S. has been increasing its military presence in the Middle East in an attempt to pressure Iran into negotiations.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry reiterated its stance, asserting that any act of aggression—regardless of scale—would be treated as such. They emphasized this ongoing message of defiance against U.S. threats.

Esmail Bacaei, a ministry spokesman, stressed during a press conference that nations have a natural right to defend themselves against aggression. He noted that the reaction would likely be severe, as any country would respond to an act of aggression.

The United States currently maintains bases across several Middle Eastern countries, which could be potential targets if Iran decides to retaliate.

Meanwhile, diplomatic discussions continued, with the second round of indirect negotiations taking place in Switzerland, facilitated by Oman. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is leading the talks while the U.S. is represented by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the President’s son-in-law.

In a recent interview, Witkoff expressed puzzlement over why Iran hasn’t “surrendered” amid the U.S. military buildup, which marks the largest concentration of U.S. air power in the region since the Iraq invasion in 2003.

Bacaei countered this sentiment by recalling that Iran has a history of resilience and has never backed down throughout its past.

Additionally, the U.S. State Department has urged American citizens to leave Iran due to increasing violence and repression, which underscore the worsening security situation.