Iran chief negotiator vows ‘crushing’ response if US resumes attacks
Iran's chief negotiator has issued a warning of a 'crushing' response if the US resumes attacks on the country. This statement follows a meeting with Pakistan's army chief, who is involved in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict. Iran claims to have strengthened its armed forces during the ceasefire, indicating that any renewed aggression from the US would be met with significant retaliation.
- ▪Iran's chief negotiator warned of a 'crushing' response if the US resumes attacks.
- ▪The warning came after a meeting with Pakistan's army chief, who is involved in mediation efforts.
- ▪Iran claims to have rebuilt its armed forces during the ceasefire, preparing for potential US aggression.
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Iran chief negotiator vows ‘crushing’ response if US resumes attacksSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (right) meets with Pakistan’s Army Chief Syed Asim Munir in Tehran on May 23, 2026. PHOTO: AFPPublished May 23, 2026, 08:29 PMUpdated May 23, 2026, 08:29 PMTEHRAN - Iran’s chief negotiator on May 23 warned of a “crushing” response if US President Donald Trump resumed attacks on the country, saying Tehran had rebuilt its armed forces during the six-week-long ceasefire in the Middle East war.“Our armed forces have rebuilt themselves during the ceasefire period in such a way that if Trump commits another act of folly and restarts the war, it will certainly be more crushing and bitter for the United States than on the…
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