Iran's top military commander, General Amir Hatami, has vowed a "crushing response" to any attack by the US in the region. This comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The US has moved a fleet of warships into regional waters, prompting Iran to assert its military readiness. In a statement on state television, General Hatami emphasized that maintaining strategic advantages for rapid combat is essential, and an "aggressive response" would be implemented if any threat materializes.
Meanwhile, senior defense officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia are in talks with the US administration over possible strikes against Iran. US President Donald Trump has warned of potential military action if Tehran fails to meet its nuclear deal obligations.
Iran's army has received a batch of 1,000 drones amid escalating tensions. The Iranian army commander, General Amir Hatami, stated that maintaining strategic advantages for rapid combat and an "aggressive response" against any aggressor is crucial.
The Kremlin has urged caution on both sides, warning against the use of force that could lead to chaos in the region and destabilizing consequences. Turkey is also set to offer assistance in resolving tensions between Washington and Tehran during a visit by its top diplomat.
As tensions continue to simmer, Turkey plans to reinforce border security measures if the US were to attack neighboring Iran. The live blog highlights ongoing developments in this complex and volatile situation.
The US has moved a fleet of warships into regional waters, prompting Iran to assert its military readiness. In a statement on state television, General Hatami emphasized that maintaining strategic advantages for rapid combat is essential, and an "aggressive response" would be implemented if any threat materializes.
Meanwhile, senior defense officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia are in talks with the US administration over possible strikes against Iran. US President Donald Trump has warned of potential military action if Tehran fails to meet its nuclear deal obligations.
Iran's army has received a batch of 1,000 drones amid escalating tensions. The Iranian army commander, General Amir Hatami, stated that maintaining strategic advantages for rapid combat and an "aggressive response" against any aggressor is crucial.
The Kremlin has urged caution on both sides, warning against the use of force that could lead to chaos in the region and destabilizing consequences. Turkey is also set to offer assistance in resolving tensions between Washington and Tehran during a visit by its top diplomat.
As tensions continue to simmer, Turkey plans to reinforce border security measures if the US were to attack neighboring Iran. The live blog highlights ongoing developments in this complex and volatile situation.