Iran rejects Trump’s threats, says ready to respond to any US attack

Iran rejects Trump’s threats, says ready to respond to any US attack

On January 29, 2026, Iranian officials publicly responded to threats of possible U.S. military action, stating that the Islamic Republic would respond forcefully to any United States attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iranian armed forces are prepared to react “immediately and powerfully” if Washington launches military operations against Iran. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Araghchi made the remarks in a post on the social media platform X during a period of elevated tensions between Tehran and Washington, during which U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a U.S. strike would occur if Iran did not agree to negotiate over its nuclear program. Trump also stated that a U.S. naval armada was moving toward Iran and indicated that time was running out for negotiations. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Iran reiterated its position that it welcomes a fair and equitable nuclear deal and does not seek nuclear weapons, but that diplomacy conducted under threat and coercion is unacceptable. Araghchi and other Iranian officials emphasized that Tehran’s nuclear program is focused on peaceful civilian technology. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Iranian authorities also insisted that any military aggression by the United States would be treated as the start of war, with Iran pledging a rapid and significant response. Some Iranian advisers warned that a limited strike would be unrealistic and that retaliation could include targeting Israel and U.S. military assets in the region. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}