AiBotTehran, Iran – In an apparent response to recent warnings by the United States of a potential military strike, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, has issued a stern warning that his country will retaliate severely if its infrastructure is attacked.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Baghaei explicitly stated that if Iran’s critical infrastructure, including power plants and transportation networks, is targeted, the country will not hesitate to retaliate in kind by striking similar infrastructure linked to the United States.
“This is not a voluntary response, but rather an act of self-defense,” Baghaei emphasized, adding that Iran’s intention is to deter the US from carrying out any such attack in the first place. The spokesman also clarified that Iran’s response will be solely directed against the US government and military targets and will not target American civilians.
“This is not the American people’s war,” Baghaei repeatedly stressed, attempting to differentiate between the Iranian government’s stance and any potential public opinion. The warning marks a significant escalation of tensions between the two nations, which have been locked in a series of exchanges over a variety of issues, including nuclear disputes and proxy conflicts in the region.
While the US has accused Iran of supporting militias and terrorist groups in countries like Syria and Iraq, Tehran has maintained that its military interventions are solely focused on supporting legitimate governments and countering extremist groups.
In a recent speech, US President Donald Trump warned that the US would unleash “fire and fury” on countries that pose a threat to American interests. The threat has been taken seriously by countries in the region, including Iran, which has long been wary of US military interventions.
The Iranian government has made it clear that it will not tolerate any attacks on its critical infrastructure and will respond vigorously to any such threats. The warning has been interpreted as a clear signal that Iran is prepared to defend its sovereignty at all costs, sparking concerns about a potential military showdown between the two nations.
As the situation remains volatile, diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the US. However, the latest warning from Tehran suggests that any potential conflict will be intense and far-reaching.