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Iranian Defense Official Asserts Dual Strategy of Negotiation and Confrontation Amid US Pressure

Jul 03, 2026 07:37 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,diplomatic_posturing,military_readiness,us_iran_relations

Summary

Acting Defense Minister Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza stated that Iran maintains the capability to negotiate while simultaneously preparing for military confrontation, specifically citing US actions as a trigger for potential Iranian military response. This statement reinforces Iran's strategic ambiguity and signals readiness to escalate if diplomatic channels fail or US pressure intensifies.

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"Iran is capable of both negotiating and engaging in confrontation simultaneously," Acting Defense Minister Major General Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza added

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Iran NEUTRAL

Acting Defense Minister stated Iran is capable of both negotiating and engaging in confrontation simultaneously, blaming US breaches of commitments for triggering potential military response.

United States NEUTRAL

Accused by Iranian officials of breaching commitments, thereby triggering Iran's military response posture.

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