Key facts
- Major-General Ali Abdullahi warned of a "decisive and devastating response" to any aggression against Iran.
- He stated that US interests, bases, and centers of influence would become legitimate targets.
- Abdullahi pledged to strengthen unity among the armed forces, the public, and officials.
- He asserted that Iran has never initiated war but will respond swiftly and harshly to threats.
Major-General Ali Abdullahi, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued a stern warning that any aggression or "barbarism" against Iran would be met with a "decisive and devastating response" from the country's armed forces. He pledged to strengthen unity among the armed forces, the public, and officials, vowing to "impose heavier costs" on the US than in previous conflicts. Abdullahi stated that the enemy, after facing defeats in military conflict, is attempting to create division between the people and their leaders. He emphasized that Iran's defensive power is a solid foundation for the nation's peace and security. Responding to recent threats from the US president, Abdullahi firmly stated that the US is well aware of the consequences of any miscalculation. He declared that any aggression on Iran's territory, security, or interests would immediately turn all American interests, bases, and centers of influence into legitimate and accessible targets for Iran's armed forces. He stressed that Iran's defense power is real, active, and unassailable, born of faith, national resolve, and indigenous ability. Abdullahi added that the Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly shown it never initiates war but will respond swiftly, decisively, and harshly to any aggression, threat, or hostile action. He concluded that the era of "hit and run" has ended, and Iran's response to aggression would be faster, more precise, and more devastating than the US and Israel could imagine.