WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has strongly warned Iran against moving towards nuclear weapons, saying that the United States is ready to use all options.
The US Defense Secretary said that Iran had the opportunity to make a deal, and they should not have increased its nuclear capability.
Defense Secretary Hegseth said that the Department of War is ready to act according to President Trump’s expectations on the Iranian issue and that the Pentagon will be ready to do whatever President Trump wants.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, responding to US President Trump’s threat, said that the Iranian forces have their fingers on the trigger and are fully prepared to respond to any aggression.
Moreover, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam has said that if Iran is attacked, it will be considered an attack on the entire Muslim world.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam made it clear that Iran does not want war and there is still hope that the situation will not lead to war. However, if Iran is attacked, it will be considered an attack not only on Iran but also on the entire Muslim world.
Referring to the recent violent protests in Iran, Reza Amiri Moghadam said that there was a large-scale loss of life and property during terrorist operations in Iran. More than 3,000 people, including 2,000 security personnel, were killed in the violent incidents.
The Iranian Ambassador added that 690 terrorists were also killed in the operations. He also said that the situation is being monitored continuously, and the US demands are unacceptable.
The Iranian ambassador expressed gratitude for the Pakistani government’s support for Iran, saying that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Pakistan adopted a principled stance and played a sincere role in reducing tensions.
The Iranian ambassador commended the professional efforts of Pakistan’s permanent mission in Geneva and said that Iran will always remember this support from Pakistan with respect and appreciation.
