Russia has warned that strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure would have "catastrophic" consequences, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran unless it came to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program.

Iran and Russia took decisively different approaches in response to President Donald Trump's threats as Tehran vowed action against any "mischief" while the Kremlin remains tight-lipped.

The statement marks the first official acknowledgment from Iran about its response to a letter sent by President Donald Trump.

Iran has the right to peaceful atomic energy and is acting in line with international law, the Kremlin said on Friday as the United States and Israel prepare for high-level talks on Tehran's nuclear program next week.

Trump and Putin agreed that Iran must not obtain access to weapons permitting Tehran to obliterate Israel, the White House said.

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“If they don’t make a deal ... that was meant to end its nuclear ambitions and then repeatedly accused Iran of not upholding its end of the bargain. China, Russia, France, Germany, Britain ...

US president also threatens tariffs on Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

By bnm Tehran bureau Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if the US or Israel launches military strikes against the country, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader has warned, Roozno reported on April 1.