Iran warns US of devastating response to threat of harsher sanctions

Iran's top military official has issued a stern warning to the United States, threatening a "crushing and deterrent response" if Washington were to impose the most stringent financial sanctions yet. Major General Ali Abdollahi, Iran's Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, made the alarming proclamation in a message sent to Acting Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Majid Ibn Al-Reza, on National Defense Industry Day.

The remarks, relayed by the official IRNA news agency, were made in recognition of the day's significance, which highlights Iran's robust national and deterrent capabilities in the face of unjust sanctions. Abdollahi underscored the pivotal role of Iran's defense industry as a cornerstone of the nation's security, emphasizing that the country's defense sector has reached unprecedented heights under the tireless efforts of dedicated professionals within the Ministry of Defense.

He affirmed that the Iranian armed forces, equipped with advanced capabilities across various domains, including land, sea, air, defense, space, and cyber, will respond to any miscalculation or threat from adversaries with "strong, decisive, and destructive revolutionary actions."