Iran has issued strong warnings against the United States, stating that any American military attack, even a limited one, will be interpreted as the start of a war
In response, the country promises an immediate, comprehensive, and unprecedented reaction.
Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and top advisor to the supreme leader, declared that a US action, regardless of its scale, will lead to retaliation against the aggressor, the center of Tel Aviv, and all those who support the attack.
Other officials reinforced the message: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Iranian Armed Forces are prepared, with their finger on the trigger, to respond immediately and strongly to any aggression against the country’s territory, airspace, or waters.
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Habibollah Sayyari, warned the United States against any “miscalculation,” stating that they too will suffer damage.
The statements come at a time of great tension in the region.
They are reacting to signs that the United States is preparing for possible military action against Iran, including the presence of a US naval group in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump has posted messages warning that time is running out for a nuclear deal and that the next attack would be far more severe than previous actions, such as the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities last year.
At the same time, Iranian officials claim to be open to negotiations for a fair nuclear agreement that recognizes the country’s right to peaceful nuclear technology and excludes nuclear weapons, but always on equal terms, without threats or coercion.
Minister Araghchi denied recent direct contact with American envoys and emphasized that diplomacy based on intimidation does not work.
The context also includes the repression of anti-government protests in Iran, which began in late December 2025 and intensified in early January 2026, resulting in thousands of deaths and arrests, as well as a near-total internet blackout in the country.
Leaders of other nations, such as Germany, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, have called for de-escalation and dialogue, while the Iranian regime faces increasing internal and external pressure.
Published in 01/28/2026 22h33
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