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Iran Warns US With ‘Strong Retaliation’ If Attacked

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned of strong retaliation if Iran is attacked, responding to recent threats by former US President Donald Trump.

In a speech during Eid al-Fitr, Khamenei addressed Trump’s remark that Iran would be bombed if it refused to negotiate on its nuclear program.

Trump has revived his “maximum pressure” campaign since returning to office, reiterating the threat of sanctions and military action.