Iran's Army Chief Says Conflict With US and Israel Is Not Over

Iran's Army chief commander said in remarks published Saturday that the conflict involving the United States and Israel has not concluded, describing the current period as critical and urging preparedness for what he called a forceful Iranian response if hostilities resume.

Speaking to state media outlet Mehr News, the commander said Iran's armed forces remain on alert and that any renewed aggression from the United States or Israel would be met with a strong military reply. He did not specify a timeline or describe any imminent operations.

The comments come amid a period of heightened tension between Iran and both the United States and Israel, following military confrontations earlier in the year that strained diplomatic relations across the region. Iranian officials have repeatedly used state media to signal military readiness during periods of tension with Washington and Tel Aviv.

Neither the United States nor Israel had issued a public response to the commander's remarks at the time of publication. Independent verification of Iran's military posture described in the statement was not immediately available.

The remarks are consistent with a broader pattern of statements from senior Iranian military officials this year, who have used public messaging to project strength domestically while tensions with Western and regional adversaries remain unresolved.