Iran Warns of Decisive Retaliation Against Any New Attack

Iran’s senior military leadership said the country is prepared to deliver a decisive response to any renewed hostilities, underscoring heightened tensions with Israel. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces stated on 12 Aug. that Iran would retaliate firmly against “any new aggression.” Later the same day, Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said Tehran is “closely monitoring the enemy’s movements” and that Israeli officials “know well the scale of the blow they have received.” The remarks signal that Iran is on elevated alert following recent confrontations in the region and is ready to act if it perceives further threats.