Lieutenant General Yahya Safavi, the chief military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, asserted that Iran possesses the capability to respond to U.S. actions beyond its borders.
Ednews reports via SNN TV, Safavi emphasized Iran's strategic depth and readiness.
"We have no intention of conquering other countries, but if any country attacks us, even the United States, we can respond to them across the seas," Safavi declared. He highlighted the importance of expanding Iran's strategic defense to a range of 5,000 kilometers.
Safavi also stressed the need for comprehensive defense measures, stating, "The borders of our country should be defended not only on land and sea but also in the air and in other spheres."
This statement underscores Iran's ongoing focus on bolstering its defensive capabilities amid heightened tensions with the United States.
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