IRAN WARNS ANY US ATTACK WILL BE MET WITH RETALIATION , DISMISSES CLAIMS OF NO - RESPONSE DEAL

What happened: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said any US military attack would be met with retaliation, dismissing claims that Washington expected Tehran not to respond to a potential strike. Why it matters: Tehran said the era of US attacks without consequences is over, while stressing it would still pursue diplomacy if any possibility exists to prevent escalation. Russia's foreign minister visited Tehran for consultations covering the nuclear program and regional issues. Key numbers: Remarks made 20 October 2026; Iran cited the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement in 2018.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said any US military attack would be met with retaliation, dismissing claims that Washington expected Tehran not to respond to a potential strike.

Tehran said the era of US attacks without consequences is over, while stressing it would still pursue diplomacy if any possibility exists to prevent escalation. Russia's foreign minister visited Tehran for consultations covering the nuclear program and regional issues. Key numbers: Remarks made 20 October 2026; Iran cited the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement in 2018.