Iran prepared for full-scale war, vows unrestricted response: Press TV
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Iran says a return to dialogue depends on lifting US sanctions and ending pressure, as Press TV reports Tehran is prepared to respond to any new attack.
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An actor portraying US President Donald Trump sits behind bars in a billboard installation resembling a prison cell in Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iran is fully prepared for a comprehensive, multi-dimensional war and has made a decisive decision to respond without restraint to any aggression, Press TV reported, citing an informed source.
According to the source, Tehran has decided to respond to any attack, killing, or assassination without restrictions or self-restraint.
The source added that Iran has decided to strike the available interests and targets of those responsible for any aggression across the region, as well as those of their supporters, with the utmost force and determination.
Iran views US, Israeli threats as justification for self-defense
According to Press TV, Iran believes the United States would not launch a military attack without the participation of the Israeli regime, while “Israel” would not attack Iran without full US coordination and support.
The source also stressed that explicit US and Israeli threats provide Iran with legal and moral grounds to take all necessary defensive measures.
These remarks come as Iranian officials continue to stress that a return to dialogue depends on the removal of US sanctions and pressure. Tehran has reiterated that, unless these conditions are met, it is fully prepared to respond to any new aggression using its full military capabilities and without restrictions.
'No progress expected, US shows no desire to reach a deal'
Earlier today, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has submitted its proposal to the US, stressing that any progress on negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on Washington accepting Iran’s conditions.
“If the United States is sincere about negotiations and opening the Strait of Hormuz, it must abide by our conditions,” Araghchi said in remarks to Iranian television.
According to the Financial Times, Araghchi said Iran remained prepared to pursue diplomacy while retaining its right to defend itself, adding that Tehran had no trust in Washington’s declared intentions to pursue peace.
As per the Iranian FM, there is no reason to expect progress, as the US shows no desire to reach an agreement.
