TEHRAN, May 19 (ANI): Iran on Tuesday warned the United States and Israel against any further military action, stating that its armed forces would respond by opening new fronts using “new tools and methods,” according to Iranian state media Press TV.
Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia made the remarks while addressing a public gathering at Valiasr Square in Tehran.
He said Iran would neither be “blockaded nor defeated,” referring to US restrictions on Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf.
“If the enemy commits another folly and falls into the Zionists’ trap again and launches another aggression against our dear Iran, we will open new fronts against them with new tools and methods,” he said.
The spokesperson added that Iran’s armed forces have used the current ceasefire period to strengthen operational readiness and enhance combat capabilities.
“The ceasefire has been treated as a time of war, during which we enhanced our combat power,” he said.
Akraminia further asserted that Iran maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the strategic waterway would not return to its earlier operational status.
He said adversaries must respect Iran and recognize its “legitimate rights” as the only path to de-escalation.
“The only way for the enemy is to respect the Iranian nation and observe the legitimate rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he said.
The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions following recent warnings and counter-warnings between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he had temporarily postponed a planned strike on Iran following ongoing diplomatic discussions involving several Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump said negotiations were continuing and suggested there was a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement, while also warning that military options remained on the table if diplomacy failed.
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