"If the enemy makes a mistake, it will undoubtedly endanger its own security and the security of the region," Hatami said, according to the state news agency IRNA.
This week, US President Donald Trump announced that a “massive war fleet” is heading towards Iran and called for negotiations. Iran’s foreign minister has said that the country is ready for dialogue - but has also set conditions for such talks.
Iran has been rocked by protests in recent weeks, during which thousands of activists have been killed, according to exile groups. Trump has threatened action because of the violence used against the activists but also says he wants to ensure that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.
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