According to CCTV news, on January 6, local time, the Iranian Defense Council Secretariat issued a statement denouncing the escalation of threatening remarks and interventionist remarks against Iran by certain parties, and stressing that Iran is ready to respond decisively to any act of aggression or hostility. The statement said that these remarks violate the principles of international law and regional stability. The statement stressed that Iran's security, independence and territorial integrity are an insurmountable “red line”, and that any aggression or continuing hostilities will be responded to decisively and resolutely. The statement also said that within the framework of legitimate self-defense, Iran is not limited to reacting after the fact, and regards objectively existing signs of threat as part of security considerations. The statement concluded that while adhering to the principle of deterrence and maintaining regional stability, Iran will hold those responsible for initiating provocations and threats to account.

According to CCTV news, on January 6, local time, the Iranian Defense Council Secretariat issued a statement denouncing the escalation of threatening remarks and interventionist remarks against Iran by certain parties, and stressing that Iran is ready to respond decisively to any act of aggression or hostility. The statement said that these remarks violate the principles of international law and regional stability. The statement stressed that Iran's security, independence and territorial integrity are an insurmountable “red line”, and that any aggression or continuing hostilities will be responded to decisively and resolutely. The statement also said that within the framework of legitimate self-defense, Iran is not limited to reacting after the fact, and regards objectively existing signs of threat as part of security considerations. The statement concluded that while adhering to the principle of deterrence and maintaining regional stability, Iran will hold those responsible for initiating provocations and threats to account.