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Iran Views All Adversary Threats as 'Real and Credible'
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Iran Views All Adversary Threats as 'Real and Credible'

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran considers all threats from adversaries, including those from psychological warfare, as "real and credible."
  • The acting defense minister stated Iran will not be caught off guard or remain passive in the face of threats.
  • Tehran plans to use perceived threats to enhance military readiness, deterrence, and capabilities.

Iran views any threat from its adversaries as "real and credible," regardless of whether it is part of psychological warfare, according to the nation's acting defense minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza. The statement, reported by state media on Sunday, signals a firm stance against perceived external pressures.

"We will neither be caught off guard nor remain passive," Ibn al-Reza declared. This assertion underscores Iran's commitment to maintaining a state of preparedness and responsiveness to potential dangers. The government intends to leverage these perceived threats as a catalyst for bolstering its defense posture.

According to Reuters, Iran plans to use these threats as a basis to increase its military readiness, strengthen its deterrence capabilities, and enhance its overall military power. This approach suggests a proactive strategy focused on preemptive defense and the continuous improvement of its armed forces.

We will neither be caught off guard nor remain passive.

— Majid Ibn al-RezaIran's acting defense minister stated the country's readiness to respond to threats.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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