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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that his country is prepared for a 'war situation,' while emphasizing that the government's preference is for peace. 'We are fully prepared for a war situation. We are not afraid of war, but we do not want war; we want peace, and we will work for a just peace in Gaza and Lebanon,' he said during a visit to the Iraqi capital.
Iran Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Commander Hajizadeh also declared that Tehran is ready to respond to 'any misstep' by Israel, according to Reuters, which cited Tasnim News Agency. US officials believe Israel has identified military and energy infrastructure as potential targets in its response to Iran's recent attack, as reported by NBC on Saturday.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated on October 9 that retaliation against Iran for its missile attack will be 'lethal, precise, and surprising,' in a video released by Israeli media on Wednesday. On October 1, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in response to the killing of Iran-backed militant leaders, causing Israelis to seek shelter and raising concerns across the region.
