“Some officials on the other side threaten conflict if negotiations don’t come to fruition,” Nasirzadeh said.“All [U.S.] bases are within our reach, we have access to them, and without hesitation we will target all of them in the host countries,” he threatened.
“God willing, things won’t reach that point, and the talks will succeed,” he added. Nasirzadeh said if a conflict breaks out, the U.S. would “suffer more losses” than Iran. He claimed Iran has made “significant progress” in military technology since its dismal showing in missile attacks against Israel last year, and its armed forces are now “fully equipped” and ready to handle any adversary.
The Iranian defense minister was most likely responding to Tuesday’s news that Gen. Michael Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), briefed Congress on the “wide range of options” he has presented to President Donald Trump for possible military action against Iran.
“President Trump has made it clear that if Iran doesn’t permanently give up its nuclear enrichment, military force by the U.S. may be necessary. If the president directed, is CENTCOM prepared to respond with overwhelming force to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran?” House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R-AL) asked Kurilla during a hearing on Tuesday. (Read More)
