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Iran warned on Sunday that its response to any new attack “will not be limited or short-lived” amid rising tensions with the United States, according to Anadolu Agency.
“The enemy will start the war, but Iran will be the one to end it,” Hassan Qashqavi, a spokesman for parliament’s National Security Committee, said in comments carried by state media.
Qashqavi said Iran had made significant progress in its defensive and offensive capabilities and had achieved a “degree of deterrence.” He warned that even a brief attack would prompt a response extending beyond a few days of counterstrikes.
“The enemy will face many surprises if it takes action against Iran,” he said.
Qashqavi said Iran considers itself still at war and that countries allowing its adversaries to use their territory must pay compensation.
The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on Feb. 28. Tehran retaliated with strikes on Israel and US military facilities across the region before a ceasefire was reached in April.
Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at ending the war. Efforts to reach a final settlement have stalled amid disagreements over freedom of navigation and security in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments and trade.
