Iran Warns of Longer War with US, Trump Cannot Dictate Terms
Summary
Iran has warned that any future war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict and says Washington will not be able to dictate the timing or outcome. Tehran also vowed an equal and decisive response to any attack after Donald Trump said the US had destroyed much of Iran's military capability.
Key Points
- Iran said a future war with the United States could be longer than the previous conflict and not subject to the US president's timing.
- Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi warned that any attack on Iran would be met with an equal, decisive and effective response.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the next conflict would have no geographical boundaries and a large battlefield would be used to damage the enemy.
- Donald Trump said the US had destroyed much of Iran's military capability and had only one or two targets left to handle.
