On the website of the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a message from Mujtaba Khamenei was published on the occasion of the "Day of National Pride". In this announcement it was stated that in the event of another attack, Iran's response would have "broader dimensions". Mr. Khamenei described Iran's "management of the Strait of Hormuz and the destruction of American military bases in the countries of the region" as Iran's initial response to the American attack in the 40-day war, which is considered an "initial jihad against arrogance on a regional scale, which will take on much wider dimensions if the aggression is repeated." The message also warned that "if there are still those who have little hope of changing behavior or changes of parties and factions in the ruling system, or if they think they can dissuade America from enmity with the Iranian nation by making concessions, they are very mistaken." According to this message, "the only way to reach the point of absolute deterrence is to continue Iran's strategy as strongly as possible on a path of comprehensive progress." AFP via Getty Images.

On the website of the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a message from Mujtaba Khamenei was published on the occasion of the "Day of National Pride". In this announcement it was stated that in the event of another attack, Iran's response would have "broader dimensions". Mr. Khamenei described Iran's "management of the Strait of Hormuz and the destruction of American military bases in the countries of the region" as Iran's initial response to the American attack in the 40-day war, which is considered an "initial jihad against arrogance on a regional scale, which will take on much wider dimensions if the aggression is repeated." The message also warned that "if there are still those who have little hope of changing behavior or changes of parties and factions in the ruling system, or if they think they can dissuade America from enmity with the Iranian nation by making concessions, they are very mistaken." According to this message, "the only way to reach the point of absolute deterrence is to continue Iran's strategy as strongly as possible on a path of comprehensive progress." AFP via Getty Images.