Iran Armed Forces Ready for Any Scenario, Vows 'New Surprises'
Quick Look
- Iran's Armed Forces are prepared for any eventuality, with Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei promising "new surprises" for adversaries.
- This comes amid ongoing military engagement and failed ceasefire talks with the US following an escalation on February 28.
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Why It Matters
The article reports on the readiness of the Iranian Armed Forces amidst ongoing military engagement with the United States and Israel. Previous ceasefire talks have failed to yield a long-term resolution.
TEHRAN, May 18. /TASS/. The Iranian Armed Forces stand ready to confront any scenario, with Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasizing their readiness to unveil "new surprises" to the enemy.
"We are fully prepared for any contingency," Baghaei stated during a news conference. "We will respond with full strength to any reckless actions by aggressors, as our Armed Forces have demonstrated over the past 40 days of military engagement. Rest assured, we will also present new surprises to our adversaries."
The conflict between the United States and Israel, on the one hand, and Iran, on the other, escalated on February 28. On April 7, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week mutual ceasefire. Subsequently, on April 11, Tehran and Washington held talks in Islamabad, but they failed to reach a comprehensive long-term resolution due to persistent differences. On April 21, President Trump expressed his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran. However, according to Iranian state television, Tehran does not recognize Washington's unilateral extension and intends to act in accordance with its own national interests.
Open Questions
- What specific "new surprises" does Iran intend to unveil?
- What are the precise nature and duration of the "military engagement" over the past 40 days?
- What are the specific "persistent differences" that led to the failure of talks in Islamabad?
- What are Iran's specific national interests that guide its actions regarding the ceasefire extension?
