Iranian military source says Iran ready for 'protracted war'

An Iranian military source told Iran's Tasnim news agency that Iran is prepared for a protracted war. The statement, attributed to an unnamed source, signals Tehran's posture amid ongoing tensions. The Desk assesses this as a single-source claim, with no independent corroboration yet.

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