Tehran, July 20 -- Iran has warned the United States of the "consequences of any adventure" to seize the critical oil hub of Kharg Island, amid escalating threats of military action from US President Donald Trump.

During a press briefing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei issued a stark warning, asserting that Iranian people are "counting down the minutes to welcome" American troops in the event of a ground assault.

The spokesperson underscored that any aggressive manoeuvres by the US military would trigger an aggressive backlash.

"They will face the repercussions. There are numerous people in those very regions who are eagerly awaiting their arrival," Baghaei stated.

Situated 55 kilometres off the coast of Bushe...