Khaberni - Iran threatens to target Israel if any attack is launched against it, confirming that its forces are on high alert.
On Saturday, the commander of the Iranian army, Amir Hatami, warned the United States and Israel against launching any attack, confirming that his country's forces are on the highest state of alert amid significant military reinforcements deployed by Washington in the Middle East.
Hatami stated, according to the official Iranian news agency "IRNA", that if the enemy makes a mistake, there is no doubt that it will endanger its own security, as well as the security of the region and of Israel.
He pointed out that the Iranian armed forces are "at the highest levels of defensive and military readiness".
Addressing the nuclear issue, Hatami affirmed that his country's nuclear technology "cannot be wiped out," following statements by US President Donald Trump, who predicted that Iran would seek an agreement to avoid US strikes.
He said, "Iran's science and nuclear technology cannot be eliminated," even if "scientists and sons of this nation" are killed.
Similarly, Ali Shamkhani, advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, said, "Tehran's response to enemy aggression will extend to the heart of Tel Aviv".
In statements carried by state television, Shamkhani considered that "Iran's absolute priority in the current phase is full readiness to deter any military threat".
He noted that "Iran's response will not be limited to the sea. Any confrontation will inevitably spread to the countries of the region. Past experiences have shown that any war in this geography will not remain limited".
Shamkhani continued: "Monitoring the enemy's operational plan, and when necessary, it will target its choke points, and the responsibility for the consequences will fall on those who initiate aggression".
On Friday, US President Donald Trump expressed his belief that Iran wants to strike a deal that would allow it to avoid a military strike he threatened to execute, while Tehran emphasized that its missile capabilities are not up for negotiation.
Iranian officials have intensified diplomatic communications with parties that might contribute to defusing the growing tension recently against the backdrop of a crackdown on protests in Iran, which has resulted in thousands of deaths, according to reports.
While Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Turkey, which is trying to mediate between Washington and Tehran, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani was in Moscow where he met Russian President Vladimir Putin, as announced by the Kremlin.
The US President has escalated his threats in recent weeks of launching a strike on Iran, with Washington bolstering its military deployment in the Middle East and sending the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln to the region.
Trump said at the White House, "I can say that they want to make a deal," to avoid the strike he is threatening with.
In response to a question about whether he has given Iran a specific timeframe, he answered, "Yes, I did that," adding that Iran "is the only one that knows" this deadline.
He continued, "Let's hope that an agreement is reached. If it happens, it would be better. And if not, we will see what will happen".
Conversely, Tehran has raised the level of its warnings, threatening a powerful and strong response to any US strike against it.
Iran threatened to respond by targeting US bases and aircraft carriers in the region “immediately”, and through Ali Shamkhani, it hinted at launching attacks deep inside Israel.
