Iran's Acting Defence Minister Asserts Military Readiness Amid Escalating US Tensions
Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated as Washington threatens military action against Tehran. Speaking to Fox News, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran will be 'hit very hard' if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened 'very soon.'
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, serving as a vital international trade route for oil and LNG exports from Gulf producers to global markets.
Iran's Acting Defence Minister, Brigadier General Majid Ebn-e-Reza, responded to Trump's warnings by stating that the country's military preparedness relies on its domestic defence sector. He emphasized that Iran's indigenous technology surpasses all regional military hardware.
Ebn-e-Reza warned nations seeking security and military superiority from foreign suppliers that they will soon discover Iran's capabilities. This comes as Tehran refutes claims of active diplomatic engagement with the US, despite Trump's assertions of 'good discussions' with Iranian officials.