Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s Armed Forces are ready to respond immediately and forcefully to any aggression. He said the military is prepared to protect the nation’s land, air, and sea without hesitation.

The remarks came amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. Trump recently issued strong statements that Iranian officials described as provocative and threatening.

Araghchi said Iran would not seek conflict but would not tolerate violations of its sovereignty. He stressed that Iran’s response would be decisive if its security is challenged.

Iranian officials said the country continues to strengthen its defence capabilities while monitoring regional and global developments closely. They added that deterrence remains central to Iran’s security policy.

Analysts said the exchange reflects growing uncertainty in West Asia, with sharp rhetoric adding to diplomatic strain. Both sides continue to trade warnings, even as calls grow for restraint and dialogue.

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The blasts occurred hours after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned in the National Assembly that terrorism from Afghan soil was intolerable. While Pakistan has not officially claimed responsibility, the timing of Asif’s statement fueled suspicions of deliberate military action.

In response, mobile internet services were suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, though authorities did not provide a reason. Afghan Baloch representative Mir Yar Baloch condemned the alleged strikes, calling them acts of terrorism. He argued that Pakistan’s military garrisons in Balochistan and occupied Pashtunistan threaten regional security.

Mir Yar Baloch proposed that recognition of Balochistan and Pashtunistan by Kabul could secure borders and prevent future attacks. Tensions remain high, and regional observers fear further escalation of military action and cross-border conflict.

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