Iran Revolutionary Guard deputy head Hossein Salami
Hossein Salami, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, speaks during Tehran's Friday prayers on July 16, 2010.
  • IRGC chief Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami said the country will respond to any threat.
  • An Iranian diplomat also warned that Iran will "decisively respond" if attacked.
  • The warnings come as the US plans its response to a drone attack that killed American troops.

Iranian military and diplomatic officials have warned the country will respond if attacked as the US readies for retaliatory action after American troop deaths.

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami said Wednesday that Iran will respond to any US threat after President Joe Biden said his administration is planning a response to the drone strike in Jordan that killed US troops.