Iran says it is prepared for war The Iranian government declared on Tuesday that it stands ready for potential military conflict but prioritizes dialogue to resolve escalating tensions with the United States. The statement reflects a nation facing simultaneous external threats and significant internal unrest following recent anti-government protests.
Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani addressed the media in Tehran, acknowledging the heightened rhetoric. "Amid these threats, we hear the drums of war beating in the foreign press," she stated. Asserting Iran's resilience, Mohajerani noted, "This is not the first time we have faced such a threat. We have previously endured a multi-stage war," a reference to the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War. Despite this posture of readiness, she stressed that Iran's preferred path is engagement and conversation to settle disputes, positioning the government as seeking de-escalation.
The warning comes amidst a conspicuous US military buildup in the region. The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, along with supporting warships, entered the Middle East on Monday, a move seen as a direct signal to Tehran. The US administration has stated that "all options," including military action, remain on the table, with an explicit goal shared with Israel of changing Iran's political system. Domestically, Mohajerani addressed the fallout from the protests, acknowledging the significant death toll. "More than 3,000 deaths is not a small number. We will not forget the brutal killings carried out against our security forces," she said, mourning citizens and officers alike while vowing to overcome the crisis through public engagement.
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