Iran warns US of 'firm and decisive' military response if violations continue: Consul General (IANS interview)
Mumbai, July 10
Iran has warned that it will deliver a "firm and decisive response" to what it called repeated violations by the US, and said it has already carried out actions targeting US interests and bases in the region.
In a strongly worded statement during an interview with IANS, Iran's Consul General, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, said on Thursday that "Tehran had initially shown restraint in the face of US 'breaches of commitments" but was now compelled to respond, as it has done on previous occasions".
"This time, as before, we have responded accordingly, and we will deliver a firm and decisive response that, God willing, will once again make the aggressor regret its actions," he added.
The Consul General also said: "We have consistently demonstrated our commitment to negotiations and dialogue at all times before, during, and after both periods of attacks. Unfortunately, the United States has repeatedly undermined the principles of dialogue through its lack of commitment."
"US does not cease its violations," Iran "will be compelled to respond on the battlefield and through military means".
Iran said it has placed the issue on its agenda and has taken action against American interests in the region. It also addressed maritime security, saying it has "had to restrict passage" in some areas to ensure the safety of vessels and crews amid insecure conditions.
"Iran has consistently sought regional peace, stability, and prosperity, and continues to work toward these objectives," the statement noted.
It warned that repeated violations have "undermined regional security and disrupted the peace and stability of the people in the region, including countries that rely on the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz".
US President Donald Trump, saying his remarks "are not reliable" and that he "frequently issues contradictory and inconsistent remarks".
Despite the escalation, Iran said it remains open to talks.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I find it interesting that Iran claims to want peace and stability but simultaneously restricts passage in the Persian Gulf. 🤔 It's a bit contradictory, no? But then again, we've seen how US actions in Iraq and Syria have destabilized the region. Both sides need to de-escalate, not just one.
Honestly, as an Indian citizen, my main worry is our energy security. We have strong ties with Iran (Chabahar port, etc.) but also need to maintain good relations with the US. This is a tightrope walk for our diplomats. Hope they don't drag us into their fight.
So Iran says Trump's remarks are "not reliable" and contradictory? That's rich coming from a country that denies basic freedoms to its people. Their track record on human rights is atrocious. And now they want dialogue? Only when it suits them. Stay strong, US.
I'm no fan of US foreign policy, but Iran's "firm and decisive response" line is getting old. They've been saying this since the 1979 revolution. The real victims here are the ordinary people of Iran who just want a normal life—peace, jobs, and freedom. 😔
From an Indian perspective, we should welcome Iran's openness to talks. But their actions on the ground don't match their words. If they really want peace, why restrict passage in the Gulf? That just hurts everyone, including neutral countries like us. Vaise bhi, this is a very messy situation.
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