Harsh words from Iran's new Minister of Defense to the USA: 'Our response will be surprising and comprehensive'

The Iranian Parliament gave a vote of confidence to Mehrdad Ahlaki Ketabchi, who was nominated by President Massoud Pezeshkian as the minister of defense.

Ketabçi's appointment ended the uncertainty in the Ministry of Defense, which had been under interim administration for approximately eight months.

Ketabchi replaced former Defense Minister Aziz Nasserzade, who lost his life in the attacks launched by the USA and Israel against Iran on February 28. After Nasırzade's death, Mecid İbnü'r-Rıza was temporarily holding the ministerial post.

Addressing the MPs in the parliament, Ketabçi used harsh expressions regarding the possible new attacks of the USA against Iran.

Stating that Iran will give a strong response if the Washington administration intervenes militarily, Ketabçi said:

"If the American enemy miscalculates once again, the response of the brave Iranian people and the warriors of Islam will be surprising and far-reaching."

Ketabçi also argued that his country took the necessary military precautions against possible American attacks.

'US SOLDIERS SHOULD FOCUS ON SUPER WITHDRAWAL FROM THE REGION'

Reacting to the possible attack plans of the USA, Ketabçi directly targeted the Washington administration.

Ketabçi said, "The US President should focus on ensuring the safe withdrawal of his forces from our region. If he drops even a single bomb, he will have to see how many of his soldiers will be moved horizontally from the region."

Arguing that Iran was making preparations against possible attacks, Ketabçi warned that the US's military moves would have serious consequences.

IT AIMS TO REBUILD IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRY

Ketabçi, who worked in the Iranian defense industry for many years, is known especially for his work in the field of aviation, space and missile technologies.

Ketabçi, who is among the names sanctioned by the USA and the European Union due to their activities in the Iranian defense sector, announced that he aims to rebuild the country's military production infrastructure in the program he presented to the parliament.

Ketabçi listed accelerating the development of defense technologies, increasing military production capacity and expanding cooperation with private sector companies among his priorities.