Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression
World • Feb 23
Remarks from Ministry of Foreign Affairs come after Trump says he is considering an attack if a nuclear deal is not reached.
As a new round of talks between the United States and Iran is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Tehran has reiterated that it wants to find a diplomatic solution with the US on its nuclear programme but will defend itself if Washington resorts to military action.
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that any US attack, including limited strikes, would be considered an “act of aggression” that would precipitate a response after US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran.
“An act of aggression would be regarded as an act of aggression. Period. And any state would react to an act of aggression as...