Tehran, Oct. 18 -- Iran's newly appointed Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi has warned US President Donald Trump against launching further attacks on Iran, asserting that Tehran has taken all necessary measures to counter the "Mother of All Bombs" and is confident in its military preparedness.

"We have taken all necessary measures to counter the 'Mother of All Bombs' and are confident in our preparations. We are carrying out our duties with complete confidence," Akhlaghi said, as reported by Press TV.

Warning Trump against further escalation, he said, "Trump should focus on getting his forces out of the region safely. If he drops a bomb, he should consider how many of his troops might have to be carried out in body bags. If he follows t...