WANA (Jul 08) – The senior spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, referring to the role of the United States in recent events, said: “We consider the United States the main party responsible for the aggression against Iran.”

 

Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, senior spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces, emphasized: “The enemies and this savage regime must know they are facing one and a half billion Muslims who will never surrender.”

 

Pointing to the role of the United States in recent developments, he added: “We hold the United States the main party responsible for the aggression against Iran.”

 

Referring to the 12-day war, the military spokesperson said: “During this period, we repeatedly stressed that we would not initiate any aggression, but we delivered decisive and devastating blows in response to the enemy.”

 

He added: “After the halt of military operations, it must be said that this ceasefire was established only after the enemy had received heavy strikes from our forces.”

 

General Shekarchi also announced that Iranian forces had inflicted significant damage on American forces at Al Udeid Air Base.

 

He went on to emphasize: “The State of Qatar is considered a friendly country.”

 

The senior military spokesperson further noted: “If the enemies are truly as honest and democratic as they claim, they should let the world see the extent of the damage and destruction they have caused.”

 

General Shekarchi also warned: “Our armed forces have the capacity to respond, and our response will be even more crushing than before. We will prove this practically on the battlefield.”

People attend the funeral procession of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)