Iran Declares Military Readiness for War Amid Stalled Negotiations
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Iran's military forces have declared readiness for all-out war, with state television reporting preparedness for any scenario following a refusal to resume negotiations. An Iranian security official stated the country is ready to respond decisively to any aggression. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed pessimism about current talks with the U.S., while an Iraqi border crossing with Iran was reportedly closed for security reasons.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iran's military is ready for all-out war, according to state television reports.
- An Iranian security official vowed decisive response to any aggressive action.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sees no progress in U.S. talks.
- Iran has lost faith in the U.S. regarding negotiations, a senior official stated.
- An Iraqi border crossing with Iran was reportedly closed for security reasons.
Iran's state television reported that the country's military forces are prepared for all-out war scenarios, following a refusal to re-engage in negotiations. A military source quoted stated, "Iran has made a decisive decision to respond to any aggressive action, including killings and assassinations, without limitations or restraint." This declaration comes six days before Israeli elections.
Pars TV, affiliated with the Tehran regime, cited an Iranian security official on Wednesday saying Iran is ready for a comprehensive, extensive, and multi-layered war against its adversaries. The official further threatened that "Iran's armed forces are fully prepared to crush all interests and targets within reach of attackers and their supporters in the region." The official also noted that the explicit threats from American and Israeli officials to attack Iran provide a legal basis and legitimacy for Iran to take defensive measures, asserting that the U.S. would not attack without Israel and Israel would not act without U.S. support.
Concurrently, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Financial Times that there is no reason to expect progress in talks at this time, as the United States has shown no desire for an understanding. This follows a statement from another senior Iranian official, Mohsen Rezaei, who declared that Iran has lost faith in the U.S. and that it must regain that trust if it intends to return to the negotiating table.
In related developments, Iraqi sources claimed that one of the border crossings with Iran has been closed for "security reasons." Another source indicated the decision was made to reassess security arrangements at the crossing, according to Reuters.
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