Iran to ‘hit Tel Aviv, US ships’ if attacked

Iran’s Supreme Leader said Iran would burn down all vital interests around the globe if attacked Ali Shirazi, the Supreme Leader’s spokesperson was speaking after Israel, believed to be Middle East’s only nuclear-armed power, vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring an atomic bomb Tehran: Iran will hit Tel Aviv, US shipping in the Gulf and American interests around the world if it is attacked over its disputed nuclear activities, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader was quoted as saying on Tuesday. "The first bullet fired by America at Iran will be followed by Iran burning down its vital interests around the globe," the students news agency ISNA quoted Ali Shirazi as saying in a speech to Revolutionary Guards. The United States and its allies suspect Iran is trying to build nuclear bombs. Tehran says its programme is peaceful. "The... [read full story]