Tehran, October 8 (Daily Kiran) : Iran’s military spokesperson, Mohammad Akraminia, recently stated that the country is prepared to launch preemptive strikes to thwart any potential enemy attacks. Speaking in an interview with the semi-official Fars News Agency, he emphasized that Iran has already executed such operations in the past.
Akraminia noted that Iran has transitioned its military strategy from defensive to offensive, particularly in light of conflicts with the United States and Israel. He mentioned that Iranian armed forces have conducted several military operations under this new approach, including a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan at the end of July. Additionally, Iran has carried out multiple missile and drone attacks on positions in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, targeting groups Iran labels as “anti-revolutionary and separatist.”
He described the attack on the U.S. base as a preemptive measure, claiming, “We deprived them of the opportunity to act first, leaving them unable to respond.” According to Akraminia, executing military actions based on principles of necessity, immediate response, and proportionality is considered “legitimate.”
When asked about the possibility of a U.S. ground attack on Iran, he expressed skepticism, stating, “I assess that the U.S. will not dare to launch a ground attack.” Following the recent conflict with the U.S. and Israel, the Iranian military has focused on enhancing its missile capabilities. He indicated that the war highlighted the need for Iran to expand its missile range, a task they have already begun.
Akraminia explained that this focus on missile technology is crucial as enemy forces are positioned more than 1,000 kilometers away from Iran’s shores. Consequently, Iran is committed to continually upgrading its missile systems.
He also mentioned significant improvements in the speed and accuracy of Iranian missiles, asserting that upcoming missile models will be faster and more precise than their predecessors.
In response to a coordinated attack by Israel and the U.S. on Tehran and other Iranian cities on February 28, Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting both Israel and U.S. military assets in the region. Additionally, Iran has tightened its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire was established on April 8 between the conflicting parties. On June 18, Iran and the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities across the region, which required both nations to reach a final agreement through negotiations within 60 days. This deadline expired on August 17, but escalating tensions have hindered significant progress toward a resolution.
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