Iranian Armed Forces Respond to Trump's Remarks on Attacking Nuclear Facilities
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 22 - The Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, Khatam al-Anbia, stated on the 22nd that if the U.S. military attacks Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran will consider it an escalation of regional conflict.
Earlier, U.S. President Trump told the media at the White House that the U.S. "might soon" strike Iran's "Mountain of Hammer" underground nuclear facility.
The Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, Khatam al-Anbia, responded with a statement saying that the U.S. threatens to attack Iran's nuclear facilities and other sensitive sites. If the U.S. military takes such action, Iran will view it as an escalation of regional conflict, and all interests belonging to the U.S., its allies, and supporters will become targets for a strong counterattack by the Iranian armed forces.
"Mountain of Hammer" is located near the Natanz nuclear facility in Isfahan Province, central Iran, and is considered one of Iran's most fortified underground nuclear facilities.
Iranian armed forces warned that any U.S. military attack on its nuclear facilities would be seen as an escalation of regional conflict. This statement follows President Trump's remarks about potential strikes on Iran's underground nuclear site near Natanz. The Iranian military emphasized that all U.S. and allied interests would be targeted in retaliation.
- Iranian armed forces warned of escalation if U.S. attacks nuclear facilities.
- Trump stated the U.S. might strike Iran's underground nuclear site.
- The site mentioned is near Natanz in Isfahan Province, Iran.
- Iran will target U.S. interests if attacked.