Iran has rejected President Donald Trump's suggestion that the United States could carry out a 'limited strike' against the country, warning that any military action would be considered an act of aggression. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said there is no such thing as a limited strike and stressed that Iran would respond decisively under its right to self-defence.

Trump recently said he was considering military options if Tehran failed to reach an agreement with Washington over issues including its nuclear programme. His remarks came amid heightened tensions and a significant military build-up by the United States in the region, as well as ongoing indirect talks between the two sides mediated by Oman in Switzerland.

Iranian officials dismissed suggestions that the country might yield under pressure, insisting that it has never capitulated in its history. Further negotiations are expected later this week, though Washington has not formally confirmed the next round of discussions. The renewed tensions follow months of unrest inside Iran and previous military exchanges involving Iran and Israel, a key ally of the United States.