Iran has issued a chilling five-word warning to the US in response to huge new attacks from American forces on Iranian targets. The threat comes after Donald Trump warned Iran would be "totally wiped out as a country" if it launches retaliatory strikes.
Trump's earlier threat
Donald Trump had earlier issued a chilling threat to Iran, warning that the biggest attack on Iran is "waiting in the wings". The former president's remarks preceded the latest Iranian response.
Escalating tensions
The exchange marks a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two nations. The five-word warning from Iran follows the new wave of American strikes, though the specific content of the Iranian message has not been disclosed.
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