Due to US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to Iran and military deployment near Tehran, sounds of another war are being heard in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Tuesday (24 February 2026) that if America attacks Iran, it will be like gambling for it. However, he has also expressed hope that Iran will take all necessary steps to reach an agreement with America.

Ready to finalize deal as soon as possible: Iran

The second round of talks is to be held between America and Iran in Geneva on Thursday (26 February 2026). Iran has threatened that if it is attacked, it will attack American bases located in the region. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said, ‘We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible. We will go to Geneva for talks with full sincerity. On the other hand, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt said on Tuesday (February 24) that US President Trump’s first option has always been diplomacy, but he is also ready to use military force if necessary.

Attacking Iran is like gambling: Takht Ravanchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi said, ‘If any attack is made on Iran, we will respond according to our defense plans. American attack on Iran is like playing a big gamble. We hope that America will also show readiness in talks like us.

Protests of youth are once again being seen in Iran against the Khamenei government. In the past few days, protests have been seen in different universities of Iran. Meanwhile, regarding the protests of these students, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that the students have the right to protest, but they should remember the decorum.

Protest within limits: Iran government’s warning

According to the report of Bangladeshi media Dhaka Tribune, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said, ‘University students have the right to protest, but everyone has to understand the red lines. Sacred things and the flag are two examples of these redlines, which we must protect and not cross or deviate from, even in anger.’ He said that Iranian students have wounds in their hearts and have seen situations that can make them upset and angry, this anger is understandable.

According to the report of news agency Reuters, China is close to selling its supersonic anti-ship missile CM-302 to Iran amid the fear of war in the Middle East. China’s CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missile is capable of hitting a range of about 290 kilometers and can destroy enemy ships in a very short time.