Why it matters:
Mousavi’s remarks come amid continued U.S. military reinforcement in West Asia and the Persian Gulf as a direct threat, raising the risk of miscalculation in an already tense security environment.
The big picture:
Iran has invested heavily in its missile capabilities, which serve as a core deterrent against external attacks. Analysts widely view Tehran’s missile arsenal as a factor that has so far discouraged Washington from taking direct military action, helping maintain a fragile balance despite recurring tensions.
What he’s saying:
"Iran's Air Force is currently at the highest level of readiness and is fully coordinated with other branches of the armed forces. They are prepared to deliver a decisive, rapid, and powerful response to any threat, aggression, or miscalculation by an enemy, striking hard against any aggressor."
"Iran's adversaries understand that any reckless actions or attempts to impose war on Iran will not only result in their complete and strategic defeat but will also expand the conflict and crisis throughout the entire region. This would impose high and irreparable costs on those who plan and support such actions."
"While Iran will never initiate a war, it will not hesitate to defend its national security, vital interests, and territorial integrity."
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