US lashes out at Iran as world leaders gather at UN

GB news24 desk//

US National Security Adviser John Bolton has warned Iran’s rulers that there will be “hell to pay” if they harm the US, its citizens or allies.

His comments came hours after President Donald Trump accused Iran of sowing “chaos, death and destruction” across the Middle East.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani responded by criticising the Trump administration for its hostility, reports BBC.

The US recently imposed sanctions after leaving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

The accord, negotiated by former President Barack Obama, saw Iran limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.

Mr Trump believes renewed economic pressure will force Iran to agree to a new deal.