Iran’s foreign ministry stated on Monday that the arrival of foreign warships near its borders would not alter Tehran’s defense posture or its diplomatic strategy following reports that a US aircraft carrier has reached the Middle East. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasized that Iran’s position is clear in that the nation has never welcomed war nor turned away from diplomacy and negotiations.
He asserted that the entry of foreign warships is not intended to affect Iran’s resolve and seriousness in defending the country, noting that Iran possesses the full will and capability to protect itself with the backing of its people. These comments follow reports from Israel’s Channel 13 that the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in the Middle East on Sunday evening and is operating near Iran, with additional missile defense systems and a THAAD air defense battery expected to reach the region shortly. (With input from Iranintl https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202601258930)
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