The key facts

  • Iranian parliamentary committee spokesman Kashkavi: response to a new attack 'will not be limited or short'
  • Iran considers itself still at war and demands compensation from countries whose territory is used by adversaries
  • Talks with the US on a final settlement are stalled over disagreements on the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran's statement amid tensions with the US

Iran warned on Sunday that its response to any new attack 'will not be limited or short.' The statement was made by Hasan Kashkavi, official spokesman of the national security committee of the country's parliament, in comments distributed by state media. 'The enemy will start the war, but it is Iran that will end it,' he said.

The essence of the warning

Kashkavi said that Iran has made significant progress in its defensive and offensive capabilities and has reached 'a certain level of deterrence.' According to him, even a short attack would trigger a response that would go beyond several days of counterstrikes. 'The enemy will face many surprises if it takes action against Iran,' he added. He also said that Iran considers itself still in a state of war, and that countries allowing its adversaries to use their territory must pay compensation.

Context of the conflict and the stalled talks

The statement came amid escalating tensions with the US. According to available information, the US and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28; Tehran responded with strikes on Israel and American military facilities in the region, after which a ceasefire was reached in April. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war. However, efforts to reach a final settlement have stalled due to disagreements over freedom of navigation and security in the Strait of Hormuz — a key route for global energy supplies and trade.