Iran has warned in the midst of war. He has said that if its energy and fuel related facilities are attacked then it will give a strong response. Iran has said that its response will not be limited to the military only, but it can also target important structures of America and its allied countries. According to Iran’s state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), this statement was given by Iran’s military headquarters spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari. He said that if Iran’s oil and gas infrastructure was attacked, the energy systems, IT systems and water treatment facilities of the US and its regional allies would be targeted in response.

This statement from Iran has come at a time when senior US Army officials are preparing for further action against Iran. According to media reports, the Pentagon has even discussed a plan to send ground troops to Iran, so that immediate action can be taken if needed. Donald Trump’s stand in this entire matter has also come to light. He said that right now he is not planning to send army to any place, but if he has to do so, he will not give information about it in advance.

White House Press Secretary’s statement

On the matter, White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said that the army is prepared only so that the President has options to take decisions in every situation. This does not mean that any final decision has been taken. According to ANI reports, the US Army has started various preparations for possible situations. In this, the capture of Iranian people or fighters and where they will be kept has also been discussed. Besides, 82nd Airborne Division and Marine Force are also being kept ready. Thousands of American soldiers are already being sent to the Middle East. Recently, three ships carrying about 2200 marine soldiers have left California.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezheshkian has given a stern warning that if any attack is made on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it will be considered an open war against the whole of Iran. This warning has come after sharp statements with US President Donald Trump. Pezeshkian wrote on the social media platform X that an attack on our great leader would be like a total war against Iran. His statement has come at a time when tension has increased because Trump had said in an interview that now new leadership is needed in Iran.

The Iranian President wrote, ‘Any attack on our great leader would be tantamount to a total war against the Iranian nation.’ He blamed America for the country’s economic problems. He said that the people of Iran are facing huge difficulties due to the old enmity and inhumane sanctions of America and its allied countries. Earlier, Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei had called Donald Trump a criminal. He alleged that Trump was responsible for the deaths and damage caused during the recent turbulent times in Iran.

Donald Trump’s sharp attack

Donald Trump also launched a scathing attack on Iran’s leadership. He said that the leadership that has been running in Iran for decades should now end and the country should get a new leadership. According to Trump, the protests in Iran in recent weeks are the result of public anger, which is linked to political pressure, economic crisis and human rights violations.

Trump accused Iran’s leaders

Trump accused Iran’s leaders of ruling with the help of fear and violence. He also said that to remain in power the current leadership resorts to repression and has taken the country towards destruction. Relations between Tehran and Washington have remained tense since Trump’s second term. During this period, America’s policy of exerting strong pressure has continued and a war of words is often seen between the leaders of the two countries.

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