Iran Threatens Retaliation Without Geographic Limits if Attacked
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened immediate and powerful retaliation without geographic limits if Iran is attacked by the U.S. or Israel. He also ordered an update to Iran's target bank to include U.S. and Israeli assets. These statements were made amid ongoing diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran regarding nuclear issues and sanctions, though Iranian officials maintain a hard line on their demands.
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- Iran's Supreme Leader threatened immediate, powerful retaliation without geographic limits if attacked.
- Khamenei ordered Iran's target bank updated to include U.S. and Israeli tangible and intangible assets.
- Diplomatic talks are ongoing between the U.S. and Iran on nuclear program and sanctions.
- Iranian officials insist on their seven conditions for any potential agreement.
- A Qatari mediation team is facilitating talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of an immediate and powerful response, without geographic limitations, should Iran be attacked. Speaking to military commanders, including the Commander of the Armed Forces Ali Abdollahi, IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi, and Army Commander Amir Hatami, Khamenei stated that Iran would determine the terms and timing for ending any conflict if the United States and Israel renew their attacks. He also ordered an update to Iran's target bank to include "tangible and intangible assets" of the U.S. and Israel, emphasizing the need to strengthen intelligence and combat capabilities.
Khamenei further stressed the importance of bolstering military intelligence, deepening defense, and enhancing "spiritual resilience and the spirit of jihad." He also highlighted the necessity of meeting the needs of the armed forces personnel. These statements come amid rising security tensions and follow a meeting with top military officials.
Meanwhile, reports indicate ongoing diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran. Saudi-based Al-Arabiya channel published details of a draft proposal reportedly under discussion by mediators, addressing key issues such as Iran's nuclear program, U.S. sanctions, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. China's potential involvement in ensuring the agreement's implementation is also being considered.
A Qatari negotiation team returned to Doha from Tehran after discussions on a potential agreement with the U.S., with the Iranian negotiation team joining them for further talks. However, Iranian officials maintain a firm stance. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated that Iran's conditions have been clearly communicated to mediators, stating that progress is only possible if Iran's seven conditions are met. Similarly, Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, warned that any miscalculation by the U.S. or Israel would result in heavy losses for them across political, economic, security, military, and internal security domains.
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