US, Israel will pay heavy price in any possible conflict - Iranian MP

An Iranian member of parliament has reacted sharply to Trump's deal or war rhetoric, warning that any conflict would inflict heavy losses on the United States, Israel, and their allies in the Persian Gulf.

Abolfazl Zohrevand, a member of the National Security Committee of the parliament, told the Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA) on Friday that Iran would fight if necessary, and the consequences for its adversaries would be severe.

"How does Trump allow himself to come and say either agreement or war?" Zohrevand questioned. "Certainly, if necessary, we will fight, and in a war with the US, we will not suffer losses. Rather, it will be the US, the Zionist regime, and their allies in the Persian Gulf who will suffer and will have to go and pitch tents in the Egyptian desert. Therefore, I want to say that they must understand this and must prevent this impudence."

Zohrevand said Trump's strategy involves using threats to pressure Iran into accepting his demands rather than engaging in genuine negotiations. He likened this approach to the idea promoted during the Rouhani administration that "any agreement is better than no agreement," which he characterized as surrender.

The lawmaker predicted that no major conflict would occur, suggesting that the US is engaged in psychological operations to see if it can force Iran into a "surrender agreement" at the last minute. He asserted that this would not happen.