Iranian official warns of prolonged conflict following US threats of strikes
Summary
Iranian authorities issued a warning that any new war triggered by US threats of military strikes could result in a prolonged conflict. This statement serves as a diplomatic and political response to recent US posturing, signaling Tehran's intent to sustain resistance if direct confrontation occurs.
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Warned that a new war could last longer in response to US threats of strikes.
Threatened strikes, prompting the Iranian warning.
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"The new event is a direct political continuation and escalation of the Defense Minister's earlier signal for unrestricted combat, reinforcing the threat of prolonged conflict."
"The warning of prolonged conflict serves as a formalized state-level escalation of the earlier media threats of devastating retaliation."
"Both events represent simultaneous diplomatic and political responses by Iran to US pressure, occurring within the same hour and reflecting a coordinated stance of rejection and resistance."
"Event 6 is identical in title, location, type, and summary to the new event, indicating it is the same incident reported or logged separately."