New Delhi: Iran has warned the United States that any attack would trigger a wider regional conflict, even as it moved to designate European Union armies as “terrorist groups” in retaliation for mounting pressure from Washington. The sharp rhetoric comes amid heightened tensions after President Donald Trump ordered an expanded US naval presence in the Middle East while repeatedly threatening intervention if Tehran refuses a nuclear deal or continues a violent crackdown on protesters.

Despite the brinkmanship, both sides have signalled a willingness to keep diplomatic channels open. Regional actors, including Turkey, have urged de-escalation, warning that miscalculation could spiral into a broader confrontation.

Washington has deployed warships led by the USS Abraham Lincoln to waters near Iran, a move officials say is meant to deter aggression. Trump has publicly suggested........

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