Why it matters:
The remarks show a hardening of Iran’s defensive posture amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing U.S. military deployments near Iran, raising the risk of miscalculation and escalation across West Asia.
The big picture:
Iran has increasingly emphasized offensive deterrence, asymmetric warfare, and rapid-response operations as a way to counter U.S. and allied military superiority. These statements fit a broader pattern of signaling strength while warning against direct confrontation.
What he’s saying:
Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi: Iran’s revenge for the recent unrest remains unresolved.
“The slightest mistake will give us full justification to act,” adding that the world would see “a different face of a strong Iran.”
Mousavi warned that in such a scenario, “no American would be safe,” and that regional conflict would engulf the U.S. and its allies.
He dismissed talk of a naval blockade against Iran, calling the country “powerful, vast, and impossible to besiege.”
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