India, March 26 -- The White House on Wednesday warned that United States President Donald Trump was "prepared to unleash hell" if Iran does not accept its defeat.

The warning, made by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, came even as Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was adamant on "no talks" with the US.

"At present, our policy is the continuation of resistance," Araghchi said on state TV, contrary to US President Trump and his officials, who have claimed that Washington is in negotiations with Tehran on ending the conflict.

The US had, on Tuesday, sent a 15-point proposal to Iran through Pakistan, which is mediating between the two countries. The plan was outwardly rejected by senior Iranian leaders. Howeve...