The relationship between the United States and Iran continues to deteriorate, with the Middle Eastern country warning Washington about potential strikes on its soil.
Iran will consider limited strikes as “aggression,” warned the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday, February 23, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump hinting at this option, as Washington increases its military pressure.
“In regards to the first question about a limited strike, there is no such thing as a limited strike. An act of aggression will be considered an act of aggression. Period,” declared Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma’il Baghaie during a press conference in Tehran attended by AFP.
He was asked to respond to Donald Trump’s comments on Friday “considering” a limited strike against Iran if the country did not quickly reach an agreement with the United States. “All I can say is that I am considering it,” replied the American president to the question: “Are you considering a limited strike if Iran does not reach an agreement?”
American Pressure
Last week, the White House urged Iran to reach a nuclear agreement within “ten days,” or else “bad things will happen.” Meanwhile, Tehran, seeking relief from economic sanctions, expressed its desire on Friday to swiftly reach an agreement with Washington.
In return, Iran is expecting the lifting of sanctions that have penalized its economy for decades, leading to chronic hyperinflation and a significant depreciation of its national currency, the rial. This phenomenon, rapidly eroding the purchasing power of Iranians, has intensified in recent months and was the trigger for widespread protests in December.
