Iran war LIVE: Tehran warns Trump pushing US into 'new Vietnam' with Middle East war
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Monday, 16 March, 2026, 22:55
Iran's deputy foreign minister has warned Donald Trump he risks a 'new Vietnam war' with his strikes on Tehran.
Saeed Khatibzadeh was asked by Sky News what would happen if US ground troops entered Iran.
He replied: "Just read what happened in Vietnam.
"They understand those that dragged them into this war can drag them also into a quagmire."
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