Hamid Vahedi, the commander of the Air Force of the Iranian regime’s army, announced on Thursday, May 8, that all army fighter jets have been equipped with domestically produced ammunition, equipment, and long-range missiles and are on high alert.
This senior military official, speaking at a ceremony honoring families of fallen Air Force personnel, stressed that “we are in a very sensitive period,” adding: “Our country’s doctrine is defensive, but we will respond forcefully to any attack.”
These statements come as top Israeli officials have escalated their threats against Iran’s regime.
Just hours before Vahedi’s remarks, Israel’s defense minister directly threatened Iran’s regime.
At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump said regarding negotiations with Iran that he is trying to resolve the issue of Iran’s regime without the need for bombing.
The fourth round of negotiations between Iran’s regime and the United States was suspended last week, casting doubt over the future of the talks.
On May 7, Donald Trump stated in an interview that the United States seeks the removal of the regime’s nuclear centrifuges.
He further emphasized that Iranian regime officials must either dismantle these facilities through negotiation or face their destruction by force. “The choice is theirs,” he said.
