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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran does not rule out facing military and terrorist attacks, citing a new enemy plan involving a naval blockade.
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, stated on Wednesday that the country does not dismiss the possibility of facing "military and terrorist" attacks. In an audio recording broadcast by Iranian state television, Qalibaf described a new enemy strategy that leverages a naval blockade to exert economic pressure on the nation.
"The enemy, in its new plan, seeks to use a naval blockade as a tool to apply economic pressure on Iran," Qalibaf said. He added that Tehran "does not rule out the possibility of being subjected to military attacks, including terrorist attacks." The speaker noted that the opposing side is heavily relying on economic pressure but has, in his words, "received incorrect reports and made wrong decisions based on them."
Qalibaf elaborated that the new American truce plan is designed to "stir up a domestic media atmosphere with the aim of undermining national cohesion and pushing Iran toward surrender." He framed this as a key component of the adversary's broader strategy.
The speaker also addressed domestic economic concerns, stating that "the government and parliament are continuing to follow up on the issue of high prices in non-public meetings, and officials bear the responsibility of mitigating the effects of economic pressures on citizens." He called on the government to provide transparent reports to the people regarding its measures to combat rising prices.
In a related appeal, Qalibaf asserted that "the strongest weapon the people can wield against the enemy is rationalization and reducing consumption." He urged the launch of community solidarity campaigns, similar to previous initiatives like "Solidarity Iran," to support affected groups, according to his remarks.
