US EditionIran Says It Will Respond to US “Like Never Before” if Trump Authorizes Strikes Within Iranian Territory
Iran warns of powerful retaliation if U.S. strikes authorized amid military buildup near the Strait of Hormuz, while signaling limited openness to dialogue, officials said.
- As the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group arrived, Ali Shamkhani warned on Wednesday that any U.S. military action would trigger retaliatory strikes against the U.S., Israel and their supporters.
- In recent days, Iran signalled diplomatic channels remain open after Masoud Pezeshkian spoke with Mohammed bin Salman and Iran's U.N. delegation said it `stands ready for dialogue`.
- Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, wrote on Wednesday that Iran's forces are ready `with their finger on the trigger` and Mohammad Akbarzadeh threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz if neighbors act hostile.
- Saudi officials said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reiterated that Saudi Arabia will not allow its territory for attacks on Iran, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned a strike on Israel would provoke a severe response.
- With both warnings and offers to talk, Iran's diplomatic mission said Tehran `stands ready for dialogue` but will defend itself if pushed, while IRGC commander Mohammad Akbarzadeh threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz if neighboring territory is used against Iran.
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Iran Says It Will Respond to US “Like Never Before” if Trump Authorizes Strikes Within Iranian Territory
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. Iran has warned that it will respond “like never before” to any US military aggression following President Trump’s threats of a renewed strike unless Iran makes a deal with the US. …
Iran, "the finger on the trigger," is ready to respond to any American attack, said on Wednesday its head of diplomacy replying to threats. Replying to Donald Trump's threats
Iran said on Wednesday, January 28, that it is “ready for dialogue” with the United States, but warned that if it is cornered “it will defend itself and respond as never before,” according to a brief message through the X account of the country’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. “Iran is ready for a dialogue based on respect and mutual interests, but if it is cornered, it will defend itself and respond as never before!”, says the stateme…
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