Iran’s leadership and military have strongly rejected claims that it initiated the conflict and have framed recent US and Israeli military action as the real beginning of hostilities. Iranian officials have warned that any attack by the United States or Israel constitutes the start of a war, not an Iranian initiative, and have pledged responses to what they call aggression against their country.
Senior Iranian representatives, including advisers to the Supreme Leader, have publicly stated that any military strike by the U.S. will be viewed as a declaration of war and met with forceful retaliation.
🪖 Official Tone from Tehran
Iran’s military and political leadership have insisted that they do not want war but will fiercely defend their nation if attacked.
Statements from Iran’s top leadership have emphasized that war would be the result of foreign military action, not Iranian choice.
Iranian authorities framed past U.S. strikes and political pressure as provocations that risk escalating into broader conflict.
Context: Escalation Has Historical Roots
Tensions between Iran and the United States and Israel have been escalating for years over disputes surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, missile development, and regional influence. Recent diplomatic talks stalled, and both sides have issued warnings. The U.S. and Israel cite perceived threats from Tehran’s missile and nuclear programs as justification for military action, while Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons and views external pressure as unjustified aggression…..See More
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