Iran Warns US of Nuclear Escalation if Territory Attacked

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Tuesday that any US military incursion into Iranian territory will result in "severe damage," as diplomatic tensions peak ahead of Trump's China visit.

The statement represents an escalation in rhetoric preceding anticipated nuclear negotiations. Officials threatened that ground operations would trigger the development of nuclear weapons capability.

The warning comes as reports emerge of potential US-Israeli plans targeting Iranian uranium facilities. Both sides have positioned hardline stances as formal talks approach.