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Al Mayadeen
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Mayadeen
The clock no longer ticks in your favor: Iran to US
Iranian officials issued stern warnings Monday following US airstrikes on three of the country's nuclear facilities, describing the attack as a direct act of war and pledging retaliation that could shift the region's balance of power. Iran's Chief of Staff, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, issued a firm warning on Monday, declaring that the United States' recent actions have crossed a red line. 'The United States has blatantly violated our sovereignty,' he stated, 'and in doing so, it has effectively unleashed our fighters to target its interests and military forces wherever they may be.' Emphasizing the gravity of the moment, Mousavi added, 'We will never back down — not now, not ever.' In a related development, Mousavi declared that Washington has now fully entered the war by supporting the Israeli entity, and warned that the United States will face direct consequences. 'Washington must know it has now given the green light for our armed forces to take action against its interests and military forces, and we will never retreat,' the chief of staff said. He emphasized that the US has openly violated Iran's sovereignty. In an official statement, the Iranian Army confirmed the launch of phases 9 and 10 in its ongoing drone campaign targeting "Israel". 'This morning, we initiated the ninth and tenth phases of our drone attack, launching dozens of military drones of various models, all equipped with warheads designed to penetrate fortified targets, toward the Zionist entity.' The statement added that 'available intelligence indicates that the majority of these drones struck their intended targets,' suggesting increased effectiveness and strategic coordination in Iran's retaliatory operations. On his part, Major General Amir Hatami, the new head of Iran's military, declared from the war operations headquarters, "Every time Americans have committed crimes against Iran, they've received a decisive response, and it will be the same this time." "I salute and thank the army commanders for their efforts in the war against the Zionist entity. I thank each and every one of you, commanders and devoted fighters alike."- Major General Amir Hatami, Commander of the Iranian Army#IranUnderAttack #Iran reaffirmed Iran's full readiness to defend its sovereignty, saying, 'We will defend the country's independence, territorial integrity, and the Islamic Republic with full force.' Furthermore, Hatami praised recent national responses to escalating tensions, stating that Iran's actions have forced its adversaries to confront their own failure and desperation. 'What you have done in recent days carries immense value,' the official said. 'Your efforts have made the enemies feel the futility of their attempts, leaving them with no choice but to call upon the main perpetrator of these crimes, the United States, to directly enter the war against Iran.' He added that Washington's involvement comes as no surprise to the Iranian people. 'This is not new to us. Throughout history, the Iranian nation has witnessed America's crimes, before the Islamic Revolution, after it, and during the years of the Sacred Defense. We saw their brutality firsthand.' In a similar vein, a spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command warned of imminent military escalation, saying, 'Let the United States prepare for powerful deterrent operations and devastating consequences.' He added, 'The American assault will broaden our list of targets and fuel the spread of war across the region.' "أحيي قادة الجيش وأشكرهم على جهودهم في الحرب على الكيان الصهيوني، أشكركم فرداً فرداً قادة ومحاربين فدائيين"قائد الجيش الإيراني العميد أمير حاتمي في اتصال مع قادة العمليات العسكرية#الوعد_الصادق_٣ a formal statement, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command accused the United States of becoming directly complicit in the Israeli aggression on Iran. The command said that 'criminal America, through its open-ended support for the Zionist entity's aggression,' had blatantly violated Iran's sovereignty by attacking its 'sacred territory.' The statement characterized the US strike as a failed attempt to 'resuscitate the dying Zionist regime,' asserting that it instead broadened Iran's list of legitimate military targets and laid the groundwork for wider regional escalation. 'The clock no longer ticks in your favor after this aggression,' the statement warned. 'The warriors of Islam will respond with powerful, focused operations that will carry severe, bitter, and unpredictable consequences, God willing.' Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei warned that the US and "Israel" had placed the region in 'a historically dangerous position.' He affirmed Tehran's right to self-defense under international law and described President Donald Trump's latest threats as 'global thuggery". 'Trump's administration has no credibility to speak of diplomacy while actively undermining it,' Baghaei stated. 'No one can say exactly what comes next, but what is certain is that the responsibility for this war and its fallout lies squarely with the United States and the Zionist regime,' he stressed. In response to the strikes, Iran's armed forces reported intercepting and downing several drones, including a Hermes 900 drone operated by "Israel." According to Al Mayadeen's correspondent, at least four additional drones were intercepted overnight in western Iran. These developments follow the recent coordinated airstrikes by the United States and "Israel" on nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, an aggressive escalation with the potential to ignite broader war across the Middle East. Read next: From Gaza to Iran, one battle against Israeli aggression: Al-Houthi
Japan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Japan Times
Trump's Iran attack shows what it takes to win his military support
When American forces carried out airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last month, the world was shocked that U.S. President Donald Trump, who has consistently maintained that he wanted to avoid foreign military confrontations, directly attacked the Middle Eastern country, even though it was described as just a 'surgical strike.' The attack may have triggered tectonic shifts in the Gulf region, and the rivalry between Iran, the United States and Israel is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. While global attention may now turn to the possibility of a Gaza cease-fire or more U.S. strikes on Iran, my focus is elsewhere. The most significant point about this incident is the lesson it offers U.S. allies, especially in the Indo-Pacific, about how to convince a hesitant U.S. president to take military action abroad. Israel managed to persuade Trump — who had long avoided foreign intervention — to strike Iran. As a former diplomat, I was struck by the extent of Israel's diplomatic influence, especially Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political and negotiating skills, which surpassed all expectations.
Russia Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Iran sets terms for resuming nuclear talks
Iran has signaled it is open to resuming dialogue with the US, but only under strict conditions, following Israeli and American strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. The sixth round of indirect talks, scheduled for June 15 in Oman, was canceled two days earlier after Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and senior military figures – an escalation Tehran called a declaration of war. The dialogue, revived earlier this year by US President Donald Trump, collapsed in the wake of the attacks. Washington joined the hostilities on June 22, deploying heavy bombers against key nuclear facilities. Trump later argued the sites had been 'completely obliterated,' a claim disputed by multiple media reports. In a written interview with Le Monde published on Thursday, Araghchi condemned the attacks as a violation of international law and said it was the US that 'broke off' negotiations and turned to military action. He added that Tehran remains committed to diplomacy but stressed that any renewed engagement must be based on accountability, mutual respect, and, most importantly, 'guarantees against any attack.' Araghchi said that despite the tensions, diplomatic exchanges are still underway via mediators. The US State Department claimed this week that Trump is committed to peace with Iran. 'Our commitment has been steadfast through all of these conflicts and now is a time for Iran to take advantage of that,' spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters. Asked about Trump's statements, Iranian foreign minister replied: 'To claim that a program has been annihilated... is a miscalculation,' adding that Tehran is 'assessing the damage' and may seek compensation. Washington has long demanded that Tehran halt all uranium enrichment – a position Iran considers a deal-breaker. Araghchi reaffirmed that the country's nuclear program remains peaceful, lawful, and under constant IAEA supervision. Iran currently enriches uranium to 60% purity, well above the 3.67% cap set under the now-defunct 2015 nuclear deal, which was rendered null and void after Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from it during his first term. 'The level of enrichment is determined by Iran's needs,' Araghchi said, adding that the current level was meant 'to demonstrate that threat and pressure are not solutions.' He also ruled out any discussion of Iran's ballistic missile program, calling it 'purely defensive and deterrent,' and said it was 'unreasonable to expect Iran to abandon its defensive capabilities' under current conditions.
