Iran regional confrontation

Iran’s defence minister says threats will not catch the country off guard

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Iran; national scope of the defence minister’s statement
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Mehr reported Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi writing on Sunday that Iran was strengthening readiness for an immediate and proportionate response to threats without geographical limits. He named faster equipment production and stronger defence infrastructure as priorities. The report documents a stated position without establishing a new deployment or attack.

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Evidence: Iran not to be caught off guard by threats: Defense min.

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