Nations that help US, Israel to attack Iran will face 'consequences,' Tehran says
During his press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said that Tehran is prepared "for any eventuality" amid the ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel, adding that any potential resumption of attacks by the combatants would draw in other regional nations.
"The war is ongoing right now, as we speak. The economic siege of Iran and the threats against Iran are themselves part of the war that has existed over these eight months. We must be prepared for any eventuality, because what is at stake is the defense of the homeland, the defense of the territorial integrity and dignity of a country with a civilization thousands of years old," Baqaei said.
"Any party" that assists the U.S. and Israel "in any aggression must not assume it is safe from the harm of Iran's decisive response," Baqaei said.
In the ongoing talks over a potential peace deal, Baqaei said that Iran's "demands have been expressed very clearly and transparently."
"No final agreement can begin, and the Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened or safe, unless the U.S. naval blockade ends, Iran's demands are respected and Iran's legitimate requests are implemented; then we can talk about continuing the process," he said.
-ABC News' Victoria Beaule
