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Iran ready to respond to any new attack, supreme leader says

IRAN, JUL 16 – Iran warns that renewed military attacks will be met with stronger retaliation, citing the recent missile strike on a US base in Qatar as a demonstration of its capabilities.

  • Brigadier General Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to meet with Iraqi officials and leaders of armed factions allied with Tehran to discuss concerns over potential Israeli military actions in Iraq.
  • Qaani warned Iraqi leaders of "imminent Israeli attacks" that may target Iran-backed groups, urging them to enhance security amidst fears of infiltration.
  • Political analyst Abdullah al-Rikabi stated that Iraq is closer to becoming a battleground with Israel, anticipating severe consequences if instability worsens.
  • Al-Rikabi expressed concerns that instability could worsen in Iraq if internal and external pressures continue, particularly regarding Israeli military actions.
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Iran, despite the loss of military capabilities, can still attack Israel. However, it is unlikely to do so now on its own initiative. This was stated in a commentary to RBC-Ukraine by Israeli military expert David Sharp. According to him, Iran has suffered a defeat, including a reputational one. However, this is not a rout and this does not mean that Tehran has nothing with which to attack Israel. "Military capabilities have significantly decrea…

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has once again threatened the US and Israel. Speaking on state television on July 16, Khamenei said that our country is ready to face the might of the US and Israel.

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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