Iran will treat attack as ‘all-out war’, says official, as US armada heads to Middle East

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 24, 2026 at 11:44 AM

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A senior Iranian official stated that Iran would consider any attack, regardless of scale, as an "all-out war" and respond forcefully. This statement comes as a US military aircraft carrier strike group heads to the Middle East. The official expressed hope that the US military build-up is not intended for confrontation but affirmed Iran's military readiness. President Trump stated the US has an "armada" heading towards Iran, while warning Tehran against harming protesters or restarting its nuclear program. The Iranian official warned that any violation of Iran's sovereignty would be met with a response, without specifying the nature of that response. The official emphasized Iran's need to defend itself against potential attacks from the US.

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