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World · 23 February 2026

Iran Says Any US Attack, Including Limited Strikes, Would Be an “Act of Aggression”

Iran Says Any US Attack, Including Limited Strikes, Would Be an “Act of Aggression”

Iran’s foreign ministry warned Monday that any military action by the United States — including what President Donald Trump has described as a possible limited strike — would be treated as an “act of aggression” and trigger a strong defensive response. Tehran insists there is no such thing as a limited strike and reaffirmed its right to self-defence amid continued indirect nuclear talks with the US and a US military buildup in the region.

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