As US-Iran frictions intensify, Tehran has drawn a red line: any ‘limited’ American strike will trigger a full Iranian counteroffensive. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei made this clear, rebuffing President Trump’s musings on targeted action.
In a Tehran presser, Baghaei tackled the issue decisively. Trump, on Friday, floated considering a limited strike sans agreement. ‘I’m thinking about it,’ he confirmed to queries.
‘No such thing as limited,’ Baghaei retorted. ‘It’s aggressive conduct, met with self-defense as per international norms. Iran will act.’ His words project unyielding defense posture.
Context includes Tuesday’s Swiss talks, indirectly linking parties via Oman. Iran and Oman endorsed next phases; US silence persists. Thursday may host round three.
Military alertness pairs with diplomacy, per Baghaei. ‘Forces monitor closely. Sham negotiations demand situational responses,’ he outlined.
Araghchi leads for Iran; Witkoff and Kushner for US. Witkoff’s media jab questioned Tehran’s nuclear stance versus US forces.
‘Routine rhetoric,’ Baghaei said. ‘People judge negotiation integrity. Biased talks falter,’ closing on principled diplomacy.