Israel National News reports: “US President Donald Trump responded on Sunday to threats from Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who warned the United States earlier that if ‘they start a war, this time it will be a regional war.’

‘We have the biggest, most powerful ships in the world over there… hopefully, we’ll make a deal. If we don’t make a deal, then we’ll find out whether or not he was right,’ Trump said in a conversation with reporters.

His comments came after Khamenei, speaking to the public in Tehran, warned the US against attacking his country.

‘The Americans must be aware that if they wage a war this time, it will be a regional war,’ he said, as quoted by the Associated Press.

‘We are not the instigators, we are not going to be unfair to anyone, we don’t plan to attack any country. But if anyone shows greed and wants to attack or harass, the Iranian nation will deal a heavy blow to them,’ added Khamenei.

Trump said on Saturday night that Iran is ‘seriously talking’ with the US, adding that he hopes Iran accepts a deal which sees it giving up its nuclear weapons…”