Iranโs parliamentary speaker has intensified tensions in the Middle East, warning that Tehran may launch preemptive strikes on Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ and U.S. ๐บ๐ธ military targets if attacked. During a live parliamentary broadcast, Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf referred to Israel as โthe occupied territoryโ and stated that U.S. military bases, centers, and ships would be considered legitimate targets in such a scenario.
Qalibaf emphasized that Iran would not limit itself to reactive measures but would act based on any perceived threat โก. This statement follows reports that U.S. President Donald Trump had been presented with military options regarding Iran, though no final decision has been made. Trump highlighted that Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before ๐๏ธ, and stated that the U.S. stands ready to help.
The speaker also commended Iranโs security forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and volunteer Basij militia, for maintaining order during ongoing protests ๐จ. He warned that those arrested would face severe consequences โ๏ธ. These protests, which began in late 2025 due to economic hardship, have evolved into broader opposition to the countryโs clerical leadership.
With internet restrictions ๐ and phone lines cut, monitoring the situation has become difficult. Activists report at least 116 fatalities ๐ and 2,600 arrests โ ๏ธ. The evolving situation underscores the heightened geopolitical and security risks in the region, with potential implications for global energy markets, defense strategies, and international diplomacy ๐.
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