Iran deputy foreign minister: 'US can't have its cake & eat it'

Iran's deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has said the US "cannot have a cake and eat it at the same time".

Speaking to Today's Nick Robinson after Israeli strikes on Lebanon, he added that the US "must choose" whether it wants war or peace.

"They cannot have both at the same time. They are mutually exclusive, it is quite clear."

The minister also said Iran will "provide security for safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz - but reopening will only happen "after the United States actually withdraws this aggression", referring to Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

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