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On Sunday, Iran’s army chief warned that the threat from Israel remains active and that no branch of the Iranian military views the conflict as over. Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of the Iranian army, stated that Iran’s missile and drone forces remain fully operational. In response to June’s campaign of airstrikes by Israel and the United States, Tehran will continue advancing its defense capabilities.
Tehran is ramping up its defense posture with stark warnings of a harsh response to any renewed hostilities from Israel or its Western allies. It mistrusts the U.S., setting high bars for resuming nuclear negotiations, including demands for financial compensation for damage done to its nuclear facilities—demands that Washington has dismissed as “ridiculous.”
As tensions mount, the risks of a renewed military confrontation loom large, threatening to drag the region deeper into conflict and placing an enormous burden on international stability.
**What To Know**
Hatami, who holds the rank of major general, said Iran would double down on its defense industry, science, and technology with renewed determination. All branches of the armed forces, including the army’s four forces, are advancing rapidly in science and technology and are more determined than ever to enhance combat readiness for comprehensive defense.
A new council has been formed to oversee the development of defense strategies and to enhance the capabilities of the armed forces. The Israeli strikes in June killed several senior Iranian commanders and targeted critical defense capabilities, threatening Tehran’s military establishment and chain of command.
**What People Are Saying**
Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, deputy commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, stated on Sunday: “The IRGC’s hardware readiness process has not been and cannot be stopped and will continue with strength.”
U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 28: “We wiped out their nuclear possibilities. They can start again. If they do, we’ll wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it. We will do that gladly, openly, and gladly.”
**What Happens Next**
Continued nuclear talks between Iran and European parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal could lead to a diplomatic breakthrough if progress is made and “snapback” sanctions are avoided.
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