Tehran: A senior adviser to Iran's chief of staff, Sardar Hossein Ashtari, announced that Iran is actively equipping itself with new military capabilities to address any potential threat from the United States.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Ashtari emphasized that while Iran does not seek conflict and has no intention of initiating an attack on any nation, it remains prepared to respond forcefully if provoked. This stance aligns with the directives of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

Iranian media reported Ashtari's statement regarding the acquisition of advanced military equipment. He noted that the deployment of this new hardware on the battlefield would be a strategic move that could compel adversaries to retreat. Ashtari asserted, "We have obtained equipment that, if used on the battlefield, would force the enemy to withdraw."