Pakistan, July 9 -- Iranian officials have issued defiant responses after US President Donald Trump warned of possible military action against Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran's oil exports, amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.

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Responding to Trump's remarks, Iranian parliament's National Security Committee spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei declared, "Come, we are waiting for you," signaling Tehran's readiness to respond to any military action. His comments reflected Iran's firm stance as the exchange of warnings between the two countries continued.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also criticized Trump's rhetoric, saying that using insulting ...