Iran will respond swiftly if Israel retaliates, says foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a media conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a media conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Iran does not want increased tensions but will respond immediately and more strongly than before if Israel retaliates, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells his British counterpart on Monday, according to Iranian state media.

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