<p>Dubai: Iran said that the United States would "be hit hard" if Washington did not implement a ceasefire in Gaza, the country's Minister of Defence was quoted as saying by the semi-official <em>Tasnim</em> news agency on Sunday.</p>.<p>"Our advice to the Americans is to immediately stop the war in Gaza and implement a ceasefire, otherwise they will be hit hard," Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said.</p>.<p>After a surprise attack by Hamas against Israel on Oct. 7, the Israelis have sought to defeat the militant group.</p>.<p>Iran considers the US to be "militarily-involved" in the conflict. </p>
<p>Dubai: Iran said that the United States would "be hit hard" if Washington did not implement a ceasefire in Gaza, the country's Minister of Defence was quoted as saying by the semi-official <em>Tasnim</em> news agency on Sunday.</p>.<p>"Our advice to the Americans is to immediately stop the war in Gaza and implement a ceasefire, otherwise they will be hit hard," Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said.</p>.<p>After a surprise attack by Hamas against Israel on Oct. 7, the Israelis have sought to defeat the militant group.</p>.<p>Iran considers the US to be "militarily-involved" in the conflict. </p>