Iran Defies US Threats: Military Ready to Counter External Security Threats
Tehran, Iran - Iran's Acting Defence Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn-e-Reza has asserted that the country's military is fully equipped to respond to any threat after a fresh surge in tensions with Washington.
The Iranian Armed Forces' readiness relies on its domestic defence sector, according to Ebn-e-Reza. He warned nations seeking security and military superiority from foreign suppliers will soon discover Iran's indigenous technology surpasses all regional military hardware.
This comes after US President Donald Trump warned that Iran will be 'hit very hard' if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened 'very soon'. The Strait serves as a vital international trade route, transporting major oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports from Gulf producers to global markets.
Ebn-e-Reza's remarks follow a series of statements by Trump, who has threatened military action against Iran. However, Tehran swiftly refuted claims of active diplomatic engagement, with Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei clarifying 'We are not holding any negotiations with the United States at present.'