Iran will use ‘whatever missiles it wants’ to stop U.S. aggression, foreign minister warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday the nation has the right to defend itself against U.S. aggression and specifically vowed that Tehran will use “whatever missiles it wants” as a deterrence against increased American military presence in the region.

In an interview with ABC News’ “This Week” program, Mr. Zarif defended the arming of small Iranian boats with cruise missiles. Such boats were cited as part of the justification last month for the movement of U.S. troops, ships and planes to the Middle East.

But Mr. Zarif argued those steps by Iran are necessary to protect itself.

“You see, we call this place the Persian Gulf for a reason, so it’s next to us, we have the right to defend ourselves,” he said. “Just imagine if Iran were to come to California coast or to come to Florida coast, how do you feel — how would you treat that?”

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Iran will use ‘whatever missiles it wants’ to stop U.S. aggression, foreign minister warns

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