White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned on Sunday that Iran will face severe consequences if it attacks Americans, including any of those sanctioned by Tehran for the 2020 killing of top General Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike.

"We will work with our allies and partners to deter and respond to any attacks carried out by Iran," Sullivan said in a statement quoted by Reuters. "Should Iran attack any of our nationals, including any of the 52 people named yesterday, it will face severe consequences."


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