Iran Armed Forces Ready to Counter Renewed Israeli Aggression After June Strikes

Iran’s military leadership has declared that its armed forces are at their highest state of readiness to defend the country's sovereignty and respond decisively to any renewed aggression by Israel or its allies. This follows a 12-day conflict triggered by Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, which killed numerous commanders, scientists, and civilians, and was further escalated by U.S. bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities. Iranian officials, including Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami and military spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, emphasized that Iran does not consider cessation of conflict an option and warned of a crushing response to any future attacks. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned the U.S. and Israeli actions as violations of international law and called for accountability from the international community. Iran retaliated by targeting Israeli and U.S. military sites, including the al-Udeid air base in Qatar, signaling its resolve to defend national territory and maintain its nuclear program despite diplomatic pressures. The situation remains tense, with Iran suspending cooperation with U.N. nuclear inspectors and rejecting negotiations with the U.S. administration under President Trump, who claimed significant damage to Iran's nuclear capabilities.