WANA (Jun 11) – Senior Iranian officials have warned of the consequences of any military action against the country, stressing that Tehran will not back down in the face of pressure or threats following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.

 

Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, said on Thursday that the United States is attempting to use pressure and military threats to overcome its own challenges. Referring to Washington’s policy toward Iran, he stated that the U.S. must choose between accepting Iran’s conditions and risking further damage to its international credibility.

 

Rezaei also emphasized that the Islamic Republic would not retreat in the face of any hostile action.

 

Meanwhile, Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warned in an interview with CNN that Tehran would respond with a “stronger and heavier” reaction if U.S. attacks continue.

 

He added that the future course of tensions depends on Washington’s behavior and that a reduction in hostilities would be possible if Iran’s interests are respected.

 

The comments came after Trump once again referred to months of negotiations with Iran aimed at reaching a new agreement. Criticizing the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Trump said Washington is seeking a “meaningful and effective” agreement with Tehran.

 

The U.S. president also warned that military options would remain on the table if Iran refuses to accept the proposed deal.

 

At the same time, several Western media outlets, citing U.S. officials, reported that recent attacks were intended to increase pressure on Tehran to accept Washington’s proposed terms.

 

Separately, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, described the recent attacks as a violation of the ceasefire and warned that the consequences would be borne by the United States and any parties involved in the actions.

 

The latest exchanges come as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue over the future of negotiations and the prospects for reaching a new agreement.