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Iranian military and political leaders have rejected pressure from the United States, warning that Tehran will not surrender amid rising tensions in the region.
Iran’s army chief, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said on Sunday that Washington’s use of economic, psychological and cognitive pressure would not force Iran to capitulate. According to Press TV, Abdollahi said the United States was shifting its strategy after what he described as military setbacks.
He argued that Iran would resist a broader campaign involving economic pressure, media operations and psychological tactics.
Abdollahi also described expectations of Iranian capitulation as a “false illusion”. He said the Iranian people would not accept unconditional surrender.
According to Press TV, the Iranian commander said the United States had spent decades expecting other countries to comply with its demands. He argued that Washington had made a similar assumption about Iran.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also issued a warning on Sunday.
According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, Ghalibaf said the era of what he called “proportionate responses” had ended.
He warned that any future aggression against Iranian interests or security would receive a faster and heavier response.
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Ghalibaf also claimed that Iranian military strikes against US bases had created serious difficulties for American decision-makers.
The claims come amid continuing military tensions between Tehran and Washington. Both sides have issued competing statements about operations and their impact.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its Aerospace Force launched ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer.
According to the IRGC statement carried by IRNA, the two warships were targeted after allegedly harassing Iranian vessels and participating in a maritime blockade.
The IRGC claimed that both ships were damaged and later left the engagement area.
The group also said US Central Command had acknowledged that two US Navy vessels were targeted. However, US officials gave a different account, saying the ships evaded the missiles and that no American personnel were injured.
In a separate statement, the IRGC said its naval forces attacked a remotely operated US military vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. It did not provide detailed information about the operation or confirm whether the vessel suffered damage.
US Central Command said American forces had redirected 92 commercial vessels as part of what it described as a maritime blockade against Iran.
CENTCOM said three vessels had been disabled and two had been boarded as of September 6. It also reported that a US Air Force F-35A was conducting patrol operations in regional waters.
The developments highlight the growing importance of the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding maritime routes.
The waterway is a major energy corridor. Any prolonged disruption could affect oil supplies and global markets.
The wider regional crisis has also affected Lebanon.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned renewed Israeli strikes on Nabatieh and nearby areas. He said the attacks had caused civilian casualties and damaged government and health facilities.
Aoun accused Israel of expanding attacks beyond military targets. He cited damage to a Finance Ministry building and the destruction of Ghandour Hospital.
The Lebanese president called on the United States and the international community to intervene and help stop the escalation.
Israel has not been quoted in the supplied report responding to Aoun’s allegations.
The confrontation has also created pressure on energy markets.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened stronger action against Iran. His administration has also pursued economic pressure and measures targeting Iranian oil exports.
Kharg Island has emerged as a major point of concern because of its importance to Iran’s oil industry.
The supplied report says Iran previously exported most of its crude through the island. Disruptions to those flows have added to concerns about global supply.
Brent crude futures closed at $96.28 a barrel on Friday, according to the supplied report. That was the highest closing level since July 24.
As tensions continue, markets are watching developments around the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil infrastructure and possible US military action.
For Tehran, however, the message from senior officials remains firm: Iran rejects US pressure and says it will respond to further aggression.
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