Iran warns of firm response to any new “adventurism” by US or Israel

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said the country’s armed forces will respond decisively to any new military “adventurism” by the United States or Israel.

In remarks reported by Iranian state media, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said the Islamic Republic is not bound by any deadlines or ultimatums in pursuing its national interests.

He added that Iran “did not start this war”, stressing that military actions taken in March and May 2025 were carried out solely in the framework of what Tehran describes as legitimate self-defence of the country’s sovereignty.

The spokesperson further said the protection of national interests will continue “for as long as necessary”, warning that in the event of any renewed military action by Washington or Israel, Iran’s armed forces will respond with “full strength and a decisive response”.

By Aghakazim Guliyev