Zarif to Trump: Iran Has No Proxies in Region but Has Friends

“Iran starts no wars, but teaches lessons to those who do,” he added.

This came after President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that Iran was about to launch an attack on US troops occupying Iraq.

“Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on US troops and/or assets in Iraq,” claimed the American commander-in-chief on Twitter. “If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed.”