Iran warns of swift, comprehensive war over any US attack

2026-01-28 - 19:20

Top Iranian officials have delivered severe warnings that any US military action will trigger a full-scale war, responding to remarks by US President Donald Trump about a naval buildup. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Supreme Leader advisor Ali Shamkhani both stated that Tehran's response would be immediate, powerful, and comprehensive, raising the stakes in an already volatile standoff. Foreign Minister Vows Immediate Retaliation On the social media platform X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the country's armed forces are ready to respond instantly to any aggression against its territory. "The valuable lessons learned from the 12-Day War have enabled us to respond even more strongly, rapidly, and profoundly," he wrote, referencing a past conflict. This statement signals that Iran perceives its military preparedness to be higher than in previous confrontations. Advisor Dismisses "Limited Strike" as a Delusion In a separate and more expansive warning, senior advisor Ali Shamkhani explicitly dismissed the concept of a limited US strike as a "delusion." He asserted that any American military action, "from any source and at any level," would be considered the start of a war. Shamkhani outlined a broad retaliatory scope, stating the response would target "the aggressor, the heart of Tel Aviv, and all those who support the aggressor," directly threatening Israel and implicating US allies. Context of Trump's "Armada" Remarks The Iranian statements were direct replies to comments from US President Donald Trump, who said a "massive armada" was heading toward Iran while expressing hope that Tehran would "come to the table" to negotiate. This pattern of public brinkmanship increases the risk of miscalculation in the Middle East, a region where Türkiye, as a neighboring power, has consistently advocated for diplomatic solutions and warned against actions that would destabilize regional security.