The spokesman's statement defines a conditional readiness to attack first to neutralize threats, though he did not name specific targets or adversaries. The announcement did not specify the intelligence thresholds that would trigger such an operation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Army Warns of Preemptive Strikes to Block Imminent Attack
War22 days ago
The Iranian military will execute first-strike maneuvers if it concludes an enemy is preparing an offensive, a spokesman for the army said. The warning, reported by Fars News on Monday, specifies that the nation's forces will "definitely conduct a preemptive operation" once they determine that a strike is imminent.
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