Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned of “catastrophic” consequences if the United States strikes Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, as President Donald Trump has threatened.

In his first comments since Iran rejected direct negotiations, Trump told NBC News on Sunday that Tehran could face military and economic repercussions if it does not reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program.

“If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” Trump said. “It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.”

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