Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Major General Shkarchi said Sunday that the US has failed to weaken Iran or control the Strait of Hormuz, and that the US administration is in chaos. He warned that ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US, the likelihood of an aerial or ground attack on Iran increases, and Iran is fully prepared for such scenarios.
The statement from the Iranian Armed Forces spokesman comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear negotiations. As The Zioneer has reported, Iran has threatened to close the strait and blocked IAEA inspections, while the US has warned of intensified strikes if talks fail. The general's warning about a potential attack during Netanyahu's visit reflects Tehran's assessment that the US may coordinate with Israel militarily. The claim is based on a single source and has not been independently verified.
4 developments
- DevelopingSenior Israeli official: fateful week for potential renewal of campaign against Iran
- DevelopingSenior Israeli officials: Iran still deliberating attack, US may ask Israel to join campaign
- DevelopingIranian army spokesman demands US withdrawal from West Asia
- StrongIranian officials brief: response to Israel and US will be significant and soon
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