Iran ‘prepared for war’ – Tehran

The Islamic Republic is even more combat-ready than it was during last year’s conflict with Israel, FM Abbas Araghchi has said

Iran does not seek war, but it is more prepared for open conflict than during last year’s 12-day war with Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday.

His statement comes after several threats by US President Donald Trump to intervene militarily over an Iranian government crackdown on deadly riots shaking the country...