The United States warned Iran at the United Nations Security Council on Monday of “severe consequences” if it undertakes any further aggressive acts against Israel or US personnel in the Middle East. “We will not hesitate to act in self defence. Let there be no confusion. The United States does not want to see further escalation. We believe this should be the end of the direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran,” US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the 15-member council. The Security Council met after Israel struck missile factories and other sites in Iran before dawn on…