Tehran's reaction to US military threats; Khatibzadeh said about Iran's readiness

The deputy foreign minister announced that Iran is trying to prevent a new conflict with the United States; But it is ready in case of a military confrontation and a new attack can change the balance of power in the region.

Ambassador Arjan-Political Group: Iran's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs stated today (Friday) that Iran is trying to prevent a new conflict with the United States, but is ready for any scenario in the event of a military confrontation.

Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, said: "Most of the efforts that Iran makes through diplomatic channels and with the cooperation of mediators are aimed at preventing war. However, we are prepared for various scenarios in the event of a new military confrontation with the United States."

Khatibzadeh added that in case of a new attack against Iran, Tehran will change the balance of power in the region.

Iran's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs also stated that Washington is misusing the Strait of Hormuz as a tool in its confrontation with Tehran. After the existing threats are eliminated, the situation of this strategically important waterway can be improved.

The Strait of Hormuz is still one of the most vital routes for the transfer of oil and liquid natural gas to global markets. The threat to the freedom of navigation in this strategic waterway, in the midst of the American war against Iran, poses additional risks to international trade and energy security.

Regarding the situation in Lebanon, Khatibzadeh also emphasized that Lebanon's Hezbollah makes its decisions independently; Among the decisions that may lead to the resumption of hostilities against the Zionist regime. Tehran respects the sovereignty of Lebanon and does not interfere in the internal affairs of this country.

Developments in the region cannot be analyzed only with the duality of war or negotiation. Behind the curtain of the current crisis, there is a battle over "time" and playground design; Where Trump and Netanyahu are facing the pressure of elections and Iran is trying to limit the freedom of action of its rivals by intelligently managing the field.

Simultaneously with the escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate an increase in attacks on ships, concern about the stockpiles of American defense missiles, and the consideration of the reduction of some oil sanctions; Developments that have turned the costs of the war with Iran into a challenge for the Trump administration on the eve of the mid-term elections.

At the summit of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (SICA), the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran strongly criticized the actions of the Zionist regime and the policies of the United States.