Iran Threatens “Harsh” Retaliation After Trump Warns of Fresh Military Action Over Nuclear Program

Iran has warned of a severe response to any attack following US President Donald Trump’s threat of further military action amid tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that any aggression against Iran would be met with a “harsh and regrettable” response. The warning comes after Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed support for strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities if Tehran continues weapon development. Iran maintains its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes, while experts suggest that hidden stockpiles could allow Iran to resume production quickly. The standoff, described by Iranian officials as more complex than the Iran-Iraq war, follows a June conflict that saw Israel strike Iranian installations and Iran retaliate with missile attacks on Israel.