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Iran’s Armed Forces vow firm response to any hostile act
The statement came on the occasion of the anniversary of liberation of Iran’s southwestern city of Khorramshahr from the forces of Iraq’s Ba'ath regime in 1982.
The statement said the arrogant powers incited Iraq’s former dictator Saddam Hussein to impose an eight-year war on Iran.
“The outcome of this aggression was nothing but defeat, disgrace, and humiliation for them, and honor and pride for our beloved country,” the statemen added.
“Today, as well, the United States has once again fallen into a miscalculation.”
Blaming the US for inciting tensions in the region, the statement accused the American President Donald Trump of attempting to provoke Iran’s neighboring countries and revive failed policies of “Iranophobia” to gain financial and political advantage.
“The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic will respond decisively and powerfully to any threat or hostile action targeting the values of the Islamic Revolution,” the statement read. It also warned that any further American “interference” in the region would have consequences similar to the US experiences in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
The statement urged US leaders to reflect on Iran’s history of resilience and avoid further missteps.