On April 10, the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces issued an official statement, vowing to sustain retaliatory measures against any US aggression. The announcement comes as tensions between the two nations escalate following a series of recent strikes in the Middle East.
According to sources from Iran's military command, the country's armed forces are prepared to deploy necessary defensive and counterattack plans to protect national sovereignty. “We will not retreat from any act of aggression and will respond appropriately, at the right time,” a senior military official said.
The statement also emphasized Iran's commitment to maintaining regional stability, but warned that any attack by the US or its allies would face a fierce response. Last week, the US increased its military presence in the Gulf, a move Tehran described as “provocative” and “a direct threat to national security.”
Analysts noted that Iran's latest move reflects its hardened stance amid pressure from Washington. Indirect talks between the two sides have made little progress recently.
