Pakistan, April 1 -- Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned on Monday that the US would face a strong retaliation if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to bomb Iran. Trump had reiterated his warning on Sunday, demanding that Iran accept his offer for talks or face military action.

Khamenei responded by stressing that while the US and Israel have always been hostile, any attack would prompt an immediate and decisive response from Iran. He further added that if there are attempts to incite unrest in Iran, the people themselves would handle the situation.

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