Iran vows response to any US attack or threat

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, declared that the Islamic Republic's armed forces would respond to any "attack or threat" from the United States. This assertion came after the U.S. conducted new airstrikes on Iranian soil in retaliation for Iran's alleged downing of an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Our powerful Armed Forces will not leave any attack or threat unanswered.

In a message posted on X, Araghchi stated, "Our powerful Armed Forces will not leave any attack or threat unanswered." The U.S. strikes occurred on Tuesday afternoon Washington time, in response to the incident involving the American helicopter on Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump had previously warned that retaliation would follow the Iranian attack.

Araghchi further accused Washington of "testing the determination" of Tehran, "despite their defeats on the battlefield." He added a warning to the U.S., stating, "Leave our region if you want to be safe." The helicopter in question reportedly fell near the coast of Oman, and its two crew members were rescued alive by U.S. forces.

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Washington is testing the determination of Tehran, despite their defeats on the battlefield.

These developments unfold amidst heightened tensions in the region, marked by recent exchanges of attacks between Iran and Israel. President Trump had called for an "immediate" ceasefire from both nations on Monday. Despite this, Trump also suggested earlier on Tuesday that a deal with Iran to end the conflict could be reached within "two or three days," a recurring timeline he has proposed during weeks of negotiations.

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Leave our region if you want to be safe.