'Prepared to Defend With Blood': Iran Warns US Against Attacks
Iran's Supreme Leader's representative warns the US that Tehran will defend itself with blood and will never surrender its resources.
Tensions between Tehran and Washington have reached a boiling point as the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, declared that Iran is fully prepared to defend itself if the United States and Israel trigger a fresh escalation in their ongoing conflict. Speaking to ANI, Ilahi emphasized that while Iran actively seeks peace, it will not succumb to pressure or surrender in the face of a renewed war.
No Surrender to US Demands
Addressing the rhetoric coming from the West, Ilahi stated that threats from the United States are nothing new. He made it clear that Iran would not bow to demands for unconditional surrender or allow its sovereign resources to be seized.
"We desire peace, we are actively seeking peace. However, should they choose to initiate a war against us, we are prepared, and we will defend ourselves with our very lives and our own blood," Ilahi asserted.
The representative further dismissed the notion that Iran would hand over its oil and mineral resources or place the nation under foreign control, calling such expectations a "dream" that will never become a reality.
Trump Claims Iranian Nuclear Assets 'Crippled'
These warnings follow a high-level phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Washington evaluates the possibility of renewed military action. President Trump has claimed that American operations have already severely damaged the core of Iran's military assets and nuclear program.
Trump suggested that only a few targets remain, including key underground facilities such as "Pickaxe Mountain," which he claimed the US military could eliminate within ten minutes. According to the US President, there is no immediate rush for strikes because previous air operations have already degraded Iran's air force, navy, anti-aircraft networks, and defense manufacturing infrastructure.
Tehran's Decisive Warning
Iran has responded to these claims with stern warnings. Iranian Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi cautioned that any attack on Tehran would be met with a response that is "proportionate, decisive, and impactful." He warned that a renewed confrontation could spiral into a prolonged war—one that President Trump would not be able to terminate at his own will.
Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Threats
Despite the aggressive rhetoric, diplomatic channels remain open. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has revealed that discussions are ongoing with Qatari mediators. There is a proposal on the table to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days, provided the United States agrees to Tehran's specific conditions.