Iran has said that US and Israeli threats against it were a blatant violation of international law, and that the two countries could not “do a damn thing” to hurt Tehran.
The comments came following a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem on Sunday, during which the two said they were determined to thwart Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and its influence in the Middle East.
Netanyahu said Israel had dealt a “mighty blow” to Iran since the Gaza war began, and that with the help of President Donald Trump, “I have no doubt we can and will finish the job”.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei responded on Monday: “When it comes to a country like Iran, they cannot do a damn thing.
“You cannot threaten Iran on one hand and claim to support dialogue on the other hand.”