Ankara: Iran is ready to deliver a ‘memorable lesson’ to any aggression, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf declared, following US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Tehran’s recent proposal to end ongoing conflict. Qalibaf expressed this stance in a post on the US social media platform X, emphasizing that Iran’s armed forces are prepared to respond decisively to any hostile actions.
According to Anadolu Agency, Qalibaf highlighted that incorrect strategies and decisions yield unfavorable outcomes, a realization he claims the world has come to understand. He further cautioned that Iran is prepared for all eventualities, suggesting that adversaries will be taken aback by Iran’s readiness.
In his continued remarks on X, Qalibaf stressed the necessity of acknowledging the rights of the Iranian people as outlined in Tehran’s 14-point proposal. He warned that any other approach would result in continuous failures, ultimately burdening American taxpayers.
Furthermore, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticized efforts led by the US regarding a proposed UN Security Council draft focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Gharibabadi accused the US and its regional allies of attempting to misrepresent the situation as military aggression and an illegal blockade against Iran.
Gharibabadi stated that freedom of navigation must be considered within the framework of the UN Charter, arguing that any maritime security initiative ignoring the use of force, naval blockades, and ongoing threats would lack fairness and reliability. He also contended that any proposal concerning the Strait of Hormuz must address Tehran’s perceived aggression and Iran’s right to defend its security interests, or it would be seen as biased and politically motivated.
The statements came after President Trump deemed Iran’s response to a US proposal for ending the conflict as ‘totally unacceptable.’ Iranian officials have indicated that Tehran’s proposal aims to cease hostilities, lift sanctions, and restore maritime security in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict escalated with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, leading to retaliatory actions by Tehran against Israel and US allies in the Gulf, resulting in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire was brokered on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but subsequent talks in Islamabad failed to secure a lasting resolution. The truce was extended by Trump without a definitive timeline.