Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated that Iran will defend itself against the American‑Israeli attack “whatever the price may be” and that it “will make the enemies regret their miscalculation.” Larijani added that, unlike the United States, Iran has prepared itself for a long war.
He also said that “Trump’s delusions have dragged the entire region into an unnecessary war, and he is now right to worry about further American losses.” Larijani described it as “truly sad that he is sacrificing American money and blood to fulfill Netanyahu’s illegitimate expansionist ambitions.”