Iran's top military commander, Major General Amir Hatami, has issued a stark warning to the US and Israel, stating that if they choose to strike Iran, it will lead to an "unprecedented response" unlike anything they have ever experienced.
In a statement released alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is leading talks with the US, Hatami emphasized that defense and diplomacy are interconnected and should be implemented together against a hostile enemy. He acknowledged that Iran's military readiness has increased significantly since past conflicts with Israel and other regional foes.
Hatami's warning comes as tensions between the US and Iran remain high, particularly over Iran's nuclear program. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran in an effort to curb its nuclear capabilities, while Tehran insists that it is seeking civilian energy purposes for its nuclear activities.
The situation has taken a turn for the worse with the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where he will be meeting with US President Donald Trump and pushing for tougher demands on Iran. The White House has already signaled its commitment to pressuring Iran to limit its ballistic missile capabilities and cut ties with militant groups in the region.
Iran's military is currently on high alert following a series of naval drills in the Arabian Sea, where a US aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, was spotted. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have rejected Israeli demands for an unconditional agreement on nuclear limits and missile restrictions, citing Tehran's need to maintain its sovereignty in the face of external pressures.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that his country will not be swayed by threats from the US or Israel, emphasizing that any talks with Washington must prioritize Iran's legitimate interests. The diplomatic efforts have been ongoing for months, but it remains unclear whether a deal can be reached before tensions escalate further.
In a statement released alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is leading talks with the US, Hatami emphasized that defense and diplomacy are interconnected and should be implemented together against a hostile enemy. He acknowledged that Iran's military readiness has increased significantly since past conflicts with Israel and other regional foes.
Hatami's warning comes as tensions between the US and Iran remain high, particularly over Iran's nuclear program. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran in an effort to curb its nuclear capabilities, while Tehran insists that it is seeking civilian energy purposes for its nuclear activities.
The situation has taken a turn for the worse with the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where he will be meeting with US President Donald Trump and pushing for tougher demands on Iran. The White House has already signaled its commitment to pressuring Iran to limit its ballistic missile capabilities and cut ties with militant groups in the region.
Iran's military is currently on high alert following a series of naval drills in the Arabian Sea, where a US aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, was spotted. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have rejected Israeli demands for an unconditional agreement on nuclear limits and missile restrictions, citing Tehran's need to maintain its sovereignty in the face of external pressures.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that his country will not be swayed by threats from the US or Israel, emphasizing that any talks with Washington must prioritize Iran's legitimate interests. The diplomatic efforts have been ongoing for months, but it remains unclear whether a deal can be reached before tensions escalate further.
they just had their top mil commd r say that if US n Israel strike them, it'll b like nothin they've eva seen b4 
! Like def defence & diplomacy are 2 sides of the same coin, u cant have 1 without th othr 
. And Iran's mil readiness has increased so much since past vids w/ Israel & other regional foes 
. US is still tryin to put pressure on them over nuclear progams n sanctions 
but Tehran says they're just lookin for civilian energy 
. Netanyahu's visit to DC w/ Trump is makin things worse, tho 
. Iran's on high alert rn after naval drills & spotting USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea 
. Iranian pres Raisi's all like "we won't be swayed by threats" 
but it's hard 2 predict wot'll happen next...
, you know? It feels like the US and Israel are trying to push Iran into a corner and they're not listening to each other at all 
. The fact that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is standing firm on his country's sovereignty is really admirable 
. It would be a disaster if tensions escalate further and lead to any kind of conflict 
. Everyone needs to take a deep breath and remember that there are better ways to resolve conflicts than through threats and aggression 
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I mean, both sides are talking tough, and it feels like we're stuck in some sort of nuclear standoff game... Iran's not gonna back down from its nuclear ambitions, but neither is the US being all chill about it 
. It's like they're dancing around each other, trying to figure out who's got the upper hand. I just hope diplomacy can kick in here and help prevent a full-blown disaster 
. The fact that Iran's military is on high alert doesn't exactly fill me with confidence either... what if things escalate too far? It's like they're all playing this delicate game of chicken, and nobody knows the exit strategy 
sounds like they're on the same page as North Korea 
, but seriously, what's up with the US and Israel always trying to provoke Iran? Like, can't we just get along for once? 
And btw, have you seen those naval drills in the Arabian Sea? 
Major General Amir Hatami better watch his mouth, sounds like he's ready for a fireworks show 
Can't we try a different approach? Like, have some genuine conversations about our differences and see if we can find common ground instead of just shouting over each other? 
. Can't these guys just chill out and have a calm conversation for once? 
And what's up with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visiting the White House? Did he finally get a invite to the cool kid's table? 
Anyway, it seems like tensions are only gonna keep rising. Anyone got a spare earplug for me? 
The thought of a war is just too scary, let's hope diplomacy wins out this time 
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We need to find a way to talk things through instead of pointing fingers and shouting matches. Can't we all just get along? 
the thing is, no one really wants another war with Iran. it's gonna be super messy 
Like, what's gonna happen if Iran does decide to retaliate? We don't want anyone getting hurt, especially not innocent civilians in the Middle East. 
is this gonna be another one of those situations where everyone just talks a lot but nothing actually happens? 
I mean, I get it, the US wants to keep them from making nukes and all that, but can't we just find another way? 
. And what's up with this whole defense and diplomacy being interconnected thing? It's like, yeah sure, but can't we just have a chill convo about our differences instead of all the back-and-forth threats and whatnot? 
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. I mean, have you ever seen anything like that? The focus and balance he has is insane! Anyway, back to Iran... I wonder if they'd be open to visiting Japan next for some diplomatic talks 
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