Iranian President Mahmood AhmadiNejad stated that his country does not fear of U.S. military force and that any attack will be "severely punished". He also said Washington's accusations in incitements and violence in Iraq are efforts by the United States to hide own failures. On Monday Iranian president gave an interview to an American TV company, during which he answered to the above-mentioned claims of Washington. American officials repeatedly claim they have proofs that Iran supplies Shia militias with weapons in Iraq.

During his interview to NBC AhmadiNejad was asked if he fears of a U.S. attack. "Do I fear? But why must we fear of it?" responded the president. The Bush administration denies that an attack is being scheduled, but alongside does not hide that Iran's interference in Iraq may result in military sanctions, Bakililar.Az reports.