A senior Iranian defense ministry official said Sunday that US statements are part of psychological warfare, but that Iran considers every threat as real. The remarks follow similar comments earlier today by the head of the ministry, who said enemy statements are a 'real threat worthy of attention'.
A senior Iranian defense ministry official said Sunday that US statements are part of psychological warfare, but that Iran considers every threat as real. The statement follows similar remarks earlier today by the head of the ministry, who said enemy statements are a 'real threat worthy of attention' (The Zioneer, 11:28).
The messaging is part of a consistent Iranian pattern of framing US military and diplomatic pressure as psychological warfare. As The Zioneer reported on June 30, a senior IRGC commander stated that Iran enters negotiations from a position of high military readiness. On August 1, a senior Iranian defense official threatened Israeli and US energy infrastructure if struck.
The official's latest remarks appear designed to signal domestic resolve and strategic nonchalance while maintaining a deterrent posture. However, the statement is attributed to a single source and remains unconfirmed by independent channels.
2 developments
- StrongIranian officials continue psychological warfare despite strategic setbacks, analyst explains
- DevelopingIranian parliament speaker says US threats are a 'show', claims US must accept all Iran's demands
- StrongIran's military spokesman warns of 'harsh response' to Trump's stance
- DevelopingIranian FM spokesman dismisses Trump's assassination attempt claims as 'psychological warfare'
Source and signal
- Open-source intake