Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikesWashington and Tehran have continued to trade threats during the race to cut a deal over Iran's nuclear programme. (Photo: AFP)PARIS — Iran said Monday that a US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond "ferociously", after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country. On Monday Iran's foreign ministry reiterated that any strike, even limited, would be "would be regarded as an act of aggression. Further talks, confirmed by Iran and Oman but not by the United States, are scheduled for Thursday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is leading the negotiations for Iran, while the United States is represented by envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Source: Bangkok Post February 23, 2026 11:07 UTC