Iran has promised to respond harshly to any aggression after United States President Donald Trump threatened further military action, should Tehran attempt to rebuild its nuclear programme or missile capabilities.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said his country’s answer to an attack would be harsh, which appeared to be in response to a warning by U.S. President Donald Trump over reconstruction of Iran’s nuclear program.

Sadeq said Tehran has identified U.S. spy planes which used Iraqi skies to monitor Iranian soil. He also warned that the U.S. supports Israeli jet fighters in Iraqi airspace, which amounts to a “threat.

The United States has welcomed 'reported steps' by Iraqi armed factions toward disarmament, but stressed that declarations of intent alone are insufficient, as controversy grows over the Iraqi judiciary’s engagement with Iran-backed militias.

In a post on X/Twitter on December 10, US Congress member Joe Wilson called out the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. “President Trump is bringing about a future of peace and prosperity, commerce and not conflict, to the peoples of the Middle East.

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