India, Jan. 11 -- Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reportedly issued a sharp warning to the United States and Israel, saying both would become "legitimate targets" if Washington launches a military strike on Iran, as threatened by US President Donald Trump.

The remarks come amid escalating tensions over nationwide protests in Iran and mounting rhetoric from the Trump administration.

"In the event of a US military attack, both Israel and US military and shipping centers will be our legitimate target," Ghalibaf said, as quoted by Iran International.

According to Iran International, Ghalibaf said Israel and US military and shipping facilities would be targeted if the United States attacks Iran. The Associated Press a...