The diplomatic movement was accompanied by a wave of aggressive rhetoric from the Iranian parliament. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the National Security Committee, declared that the "phase of restraint" is now over. He warned that any further harm to Iranian vessels under the U.S. blockade would be met with a decisive and heavy response against American ships and military bases. "The clock is moving, and not in favor of the Americans," Rezaei added.
Rezaei further taunted the U.S. administration, advising them to stop committing "stupid acts" and avoid sinking further into what he described as the "swamp" of the Middle Eastern war. He asserted that the best path for Washington is to surrender and offer concessions, claiming that the West must get used to a "new regional order" led by Tehran. This hardline stance suggests significant internal resistance to any agreement that involves a total nuclear climbdown.
Adding to the tension, the Iranian military spokesperson issued a specific threat to other nations in the region. He warned that any country cooperating with American sanctions against Tehran would find it "difficult" to cross the Strait of Hormuz. He also claimed that if Iran is attacked again, the "enemy" will be surprised by entirely new weapons, combat methods, and even new "theaters of war" that have not yet been seen in the current conflict. (Read More)
