Iran's Defense Council Secretary Says Will Respond Decisively and Forcefully to Adventurous Actions
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, February 13 (Reporter Shadati, Chen Xiao) - Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported on the 13th that Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran's Defense Council, stated that Iran will respond decisively and forcefully to any reckless actions against the country.
The report said that Shamkhani emphasized in an interview with Qatar's Al Jazeera that Iran's missile system remains a non-negotiable red line.
When discussing Israel's threats against Iran, he stated that without direct support from the United States, Israel would not be able to take action.
Shamkhani also mentioned that Iran's military readiness is very high. Any misjudgment by any party will result in severe consequences. The rational and logical choice for all parties is to avoid taking any actions that could undermine regional security and stability.
On the 6th of this month, representatives from Iran and the United States held indirect negotiations in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Both sides agreed to continue negotiations, but significant differences remain on core issues. U.S. President Trump stated on the 6th that the U.S. and Iran plan to continue negotiations, but did not disclose specific locations.
Tasnim News Agency quoted Shamkhani as saying that if the negotiations are pragmatic and do not make excessive demands, there is hope for positive progress.
Iran's Defense Secretary Ali Shamkhani announced that the country will respond decisively to any reckless actions against it. He emphasized that Iran's missile systems are a non-negotiable red line and stated that Israel cannot act without U.S. support. Shamkhani also noted Iran's high military readiness and warned that any miscalculations would lead to severe consequences. Indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing in Muscat, Oman.
- Iran will respond decisively to any reckless actions against it.
- Iran's missile systems are a non-negotiable red line.
- Shamkhani emphasized that Israel cannot act without U.S. support.
- Iran's military readiness is high, and miscalculations will have severe consequences.
- Indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing in Muscat, Oman.