Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia told state media that the U.S. might strike due to its weak regional position, but Iran's forces are prepared to inflict greater damage.Major General Amir Hatami added that the war continues and forces must deliver severe blows, while hinting at new technologies and surprises.
The statements followed Trump's dismissal of a
deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, release assets, ease sanctions, and resume
nuclear talks, amid months of U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions with open diplomatic
lines.