Iran is indifferent to Trump's 'threats,' says senior commander
Tehran is ready to retaliate against any adversary, stated Alireza Tangsiri, head of the IRGC Navy. A high-ranking naval official expressed that Iran will not yield to US demands to resume discussions regarding its nuclear program, highlighting...
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Tehran is ready to retaliate against any adversary, stated Alireza Tangsiri, head of the IRGC Navy.
A high-ranking naval official expressed that Iran will not yield to US demands to resume discussions regarding its nuclear program, highlighting that the country stands prepared to respond to any American aggression.
In a Saturday interview with the al-Mayadeen TV channel, Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, responded to US President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum for new nuclear negotiations.
“I have no knowledge of Trump’s message, nor do I care to analyze it,” Tangsiri remarked. “I hear his threats, I observe his actions, and I prepare myself to counter them. We have the capability to strike all enemy bases, wherever they may be… No one can strike us and escape. Even if we have to chase them to the Gulf of Mexico, we would."
Additionally, Tangsiri dismissed the idea of negotiating Iran’s missile capabilities or its support for various groups in the region. “Iran will never negotiate over its missiles or the capabilities of the Resistance Front,” he asserted. He further conveyed that the Islamic Republic aims for peaceful relations with neighboring nations: “We always extend a hand of friendship to the countries in the region. As Muslims, we do not pose any threat to our neighboring countries.”
These comments followed Trump’s Friday statements, where he affirmed sending a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, proposing discussions for a nuclear deal.
“You’re gonna have to make a decision one way or the other,” Trump stated. “We’re gonna either have to talk and talk it out, or very bad things are gonna happen to Iran. And I don’t want that to happen.” He warned that if military action becomes necessary, it would result in severe consequences.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that while the letter seemed to be issued under threat, it still offered “some opportunities” for Tehran.
This latest exchange occurs amidst ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. In 2015, Iran entered into an agreement with the US, EU, Russia, and other global powers, wherein it consented to restrict its nuclear activities in exchange for relief from sanctions. However, in 2018, Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the agreement, labeling it “a horrible one-sided deal” that did not meet its objectives.
While Tehran has not excluded the possibility of indirect discussions about its nuclear program, it maintains that such dialogue will not occur under pressure. Additionally, Iran insists that its nuclear initiatives are solely for peaceful purposes.
Allen M Lee for TROIB News
A high-ranking naval official expressed that Iran will not yield to US demands to resume discussions regarding its nuclear program, highlighting that the country stands prepared to respond to any American aggression.
In a Saturday interview with the al-Mayadeen TV channel, Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, responded to US President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum for new nuclear negotiations.
“I have no knowledge of Trump’s message, nor do I care to analyze it,” Tangsiri remarked. “I hear his threats, I observe his actions, and I prepare myself to counter them. We have the capability to strike all enemy bases, wherever they may be… No one can strike us and escape. Even if we have to chase them to the Gulf of Mexico, we would."
Additionally, Tangsiri dismissed the idea of negotiating Iran’s missile capabilities or its support for various groups in the region. “Iran will never negotiate over its missiles or the capabilities of the Resistance Front,” he asserted. He further conveyed that the Islamic Republic aims for peaceful relations with neighboring nations: “We always extend a hand of friendship to the countries in the region. As Muslims, we do not pose any threat to our neighboring countries.”
These comments followed Trump’s Friday statements, where he affirmed sending a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, proposing discussions for a nuclear deal.
“You’re gonna have to make a decision one way or the other,” Trump stated. “We’re gonna either have to talk and talk it out, or very bad things are gonna happen to Iran. And I don’t want that to happen.” He warned that if military action becomes necessary, it would result in severe consequences.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that while the letter seemed to be issued under threat, it still offered “some opportunities” for Tehran.
This latest exchange occurs amidst ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. In 2015, Iran entered into an agreement with the US, EU, Russia, and other global powers, wherein it consented to restrict its nuclear activities in exchange for relief from sanctions. However, in 2018, Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the agreement, labeling it “a horrible one-sided deal” that did not meet its objectives.
While Tehran has not excluded the possibility of indirect discussions about its nuclear program, it maintains that such dialogue will not occur under pressure. Additionally, Iran insists that its nuclear initiatives are solely for peaceful purposes.
Allen M Lee for TROIB News
