The Latest: Rouhani says Iran will hit back if US attacks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Latest on Mideast developments amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region (all times local):
8:40 p.m.
Iran’s president says the Islamic Republic does not seek war with the U.S., but will give “a crushing response” if it is attacked.
Rouhani made the comment Wednesday night as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stood by him.
Rouhani also said that Japan wanted to continue to buy Iranian oil, though Tokyo has stopped over America