Conflict & Security
Iranian officials warn of crushing response to any new aggression, restate Hormuz plan
October 19, 2026 at 07:28 AM
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2 reports · over 1 hour
Iranian officials have warned that any new aggression will face a crushing response while reiterating a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- General Mohammad Reza Naghdi, an advisor to the Revolutionary Guard commander, warned that any new aggression will be met with a more crushing Iranian response.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said French President Emmanuel Macron harmed himself by welcoming atrocities committed against Iranians.
- Araghchi said Iran's proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains, with negotiations resuming if the US complies with its conditions.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran does not intend to attack any country but will face any attack with force.

