Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has derided US President Donald Trump for claiming that the Iranian people have not been chanting ‘Death to America’ since he came into office.

Thousands of Iranian people have taken part in a funeral procession in the capital, Tehran, to honor 150 mostly unidentified martyrs of the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi blasted the US for imposing new sanctions against his country, saying that Tehran will not negotiate under Washington's maximum pressures and sanctions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says unless it resorts to using “prohibited weapons,” the United States is not in any position to “obliterate” Iran as President Donald Trump has recently threatened.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has warned the US of a “stronger” response if it violates the Islamic Republic’s borders one again.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri warned enemies not to test Iran's power in defending its territorial integrity and national interests.

Iran's foreign minister has condemned US efforts for the "elimination" of Iran, saying the Middle East will not be secure without Iran as a major regional player.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami blasted the US for imposing sanctions against high-ranking IRGC commanders, saying that Iran's might and power has made Washington feel desperate.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh downplayed war rhetoric by the American officials, stressing that the US and other countries do not dare to make aggression against Iran.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is not after war with Washington, but will give the United States a “decisive” response if it once again violates Iran’s territorial space.