Iran would view US as ‘participant’ in any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites

Foreign minister issues warning after US intelligence reportedly understood Israel might attack if talks broke down

Iran has said that it will hold the US responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites in remarks that set a fraught backdrop for the fifth and probably most important round of talks between Iran and the US on the future of Iran's nuclear program.

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued the warning on Thursday after reports appeared in the America media claiming US intelligence understood Israel was planning an attack on Iranian nuclear sites - with or without American support - if the talks broke down.