Iran says it will hold U.S. responsible for any Israeli attack on nuclear sites

Iran's Foreign Minister has issued a warning to Israel and the United States, saying that any attack on its nuclear facilities would be met with a decisive response.

This comes amid reports that suggest Israel is preparing for potential strikes if ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations fail.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday, that Iran would hold the United States legally responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites.

These words were delivered through a letter addressed to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

He added Tehran would view Washington as a "participant" if any Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities were to occur and that Iran's actions will "correspond and be proportionate to preventive measures" taken by international bodies.

Earlier reports indicate that Israel is preparing for rapid strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, should the current negotiations, a fifth round of which are slated for Friday in Rome, were to fail.

Israeli officials have not confirmed such plans, but have previously stated that Iran's nuclear program poses an existential threat.