The Iran Army Chief Warns US and Israel by the commander of the military of Iran who has threatened to retaliate in case of an attack on Iran and it would cause ripple effects to the whole region. The rhetoric is made at a time when geopolitics is on the increase and Tehran states that its armed forces are now under maximum preparedness and high alert.
These were articulated by the Iran Army Chief who emphasized that the nation is ready to take any scenario and will retaliate strongly in case it is threatened.
Any Wrong Calculation Will Cost Them, That is A Strong Message of Iran
In an address to the military, the Army chief of Iran threatened that in case the US or Israel errs, it would not only pose a threat to the Iranian state but may also disrupt the entire Middle East tensions.
Iran has indicated severally that the leadership would not take military pressure and that any attack on its territory would lead to a counter attack, including to the strategic interests in the region.
Iran Military Alert, Iran Army Chief Says
As mentioned in the statement, the Iran forces on high alert now in complete defensive readiness and the military forces are keeping a close watch on events.
The Iran Army Chief stated that the military preparedness of the country is not symbolic as such, but rather operational in nature, that is, the troops and systems are prepared to mobilize at a short notice.
It is one of the components of the overall deterrence strategy of Iran, according to which the officials repeatedly make it clear that any aggressive action will be severely punished.
The Importance of This Warning at the Present
This is because Iran is also giving out a warning at a time when there is more uncertainty in the region due to various factors including:
- Increasing hostilities between Iran and western nations.
- Continued fears of the nuclear programme in Iran.
- Nuclear posturing in the Gulf region.
- Repetitive claims by Tehran that the foreign powers are trying to destabilise the country.
Iran and Israel have been having a shadow war over the last couple of years, in the form of cyber attacks, espionage, and attacks on regional allies.
The Long-standing Intervention of Iran: “We Will protect our Sovereignty”
Iran has always insisted that it will not negotiate on its defence features and would react to any military threat with force.
The Iranian military leadership tends to present such warnings as of a defensive character, saying that it tries to avoid conflict by deterring aggression.
Nevertheless, analysts also point to the fact that such a powerful statement may in turn enhance tensions and escalation of situations, particularly when players in the region are already on their toes.
On the Edge of the Middle East as Military Rhetoric Heats Up
The security pundits feel that any direct military conflict that involves Iran, US or Israel may result in a wider crisis, which would affect:
- Products and markets Gulf shipping routes and oil markets.
- Local military coalitions.
- Continuous clashes in neighbouring areas.
- Peace talks to prevent war.
The situation is on the edge and the international community keeps a close eye on the situation given that the local forces are at high alert and that messaging is getting cut-throat.
What Happens Next?
Although there is no confirmed military action, the fact that Iran is giving a warning, tells us that it anticipates some threats and it is ready to go to the extreme with swift escalation should there be a necessity.
Diplomatic observers hold that tensions are still to be alleviated unless the course of negotiations and back channel communication is resorted to, but the tone of the current situation is that the region is in a very sensitive stage.