[Published: Monday April 10 2017]
Russia and Iran warn Trump of retaliation over Syria
Moscow/Teheran 10 Apr (ANA) - Russian and Iranian forces last night warned Donald Trump they would retaliate with military action if he launched more airstrikes on Syria. In an ominous threat raising the prospect of war, they said the US President had crossed a 'red line' with his surprise missile bombardment on Bashar al-Assad's forces. 'From now on we will respond with force to any breach of red lines and America knows our ability to respond well,' the military chiefs said in a joint statement with militant group Hezbollah. The Russian Embassy in London suggested on Sunday night there could be 'real war' if Moscow is presented with an ultimatum over Syria. But UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will lead a push on Monday for Russia to face tough new sanctions unless it withdraws its support for Assad. At a G7 meeting in Italy, Johnson will call for Moscow to be threatened with isolation from the international community and a raft of economic punishments. The White House told North Korea it should take US missile strikes against Syria as a warning that America is prepared to take military action against countries which break international agreements. Despite the looming threat of war following the decision to launch airstrikes, Trump made his way on to his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday - marking his 16th visit to one of his own courses since he became president. During the election campaign, Trump said that as president he would probably never see his own golf courses again because he'd be too busy working. He also repeatedly attacked Barack Obama's golf trips and vacations for at least five years during the previous administration and begged the former president not to attack Syria back in 2013.(ANA)
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