India, Jan. 11 -- Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to the US and Israel, after President Donald Trump hinted at possible military action over nationwide protests. The speaker of Iran's parliament said that if the US attacks Tehran, both American and Israeli military sites would be 'legitimate targets' for retaliation. This comes amid ongoing unrest in Iran and rising geopolitical tension across the Middle East.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament, delivered the warning during a heated parliamentary session. Lawmakers reportedly shouted "Death to America!" while he spoke.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, "In the event of a US military attack, both the occupied territory and all American military centres,...