Iran’s acting defense minister told Turkey’s defense minister that Tehran signed the agreement to promote regional stability at neighbors’ request but does not trust the US, citing long-standing US breaches. He said Iran’s armed forces remain at full readiness and any violation of the agreement will be met with corresponding countermeasures.

2026-07-03

Iran’s acting defense minister told Turkey’s defense minister that Tehran signed the agreement to promote regional stability at neighbors’ request but does not trust the US, citing long-standing US breaches. He said Iran’s armed forces remain at full readiness and any violation of the agreement will be met with corresponding countermeasures.