Iran’s ambassador to the UN holds the US fully and directly responsible for any unpredictable and uncontrolled repercussions of an act of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Iran holds the upper hand in determining the outcome of any war.

Foreign Minister Araghchi says the Armed Forces of Iran are prepared to respond "immediately and powerfully" to any aggression.

The deputy commander-in-chief of the IRGC says Iran’s defense advancements have fundamentally altered the strategic landscape, making the cost-benefit analysis of any military aggression against the country “extremely complex and high-risk” for adversaries.

Iran’s UN mission warns the country will respond with unprecedented force if attacked by the US.

A senior army commander warns that any act of adventurism against Iran will bring severe consequences for enemies.

Iran’s intelligence minister says the nation will not allow the country’s territorial integrity to be undermined, stressing that unity remains the decisive factor in confronting external threats.