Iran responded to the US threats: "We will not ask permission for self-defense" Iran does not intend to ask permission from other countries to defend its territory and is ready to repel any aggression, said the spokeswoman of the Iranian government, Fatma Mohajrani, against the backdrop of US threats to renew military action against the Islamic Republic, Meher reports. "Iran will not wait for approval from any power to defend itself," Mohajerani emphasized in a statement titled "Iran will not be destroyed by threats." According to her, the American and Israeli authorities must understand that the future of Iran does not depend on their wishes and decisions. The threats will not force the state to give up its independence and the right to independently determine its destiny. Mohajerani noted that the Iranian authorities are aware of the consequences of the war and strive to prevent a new conflict. However, she stressed, the desire for peace should not be perceived as indecision on defense issues. "Protecting the lives of our citizens, the territorial integrity and independence of the country is a responsibility from which we will never retreat," said the government spokeswoman. According to her, Iran's armed forces are ready to defend the country, and potential opponents must take into account that aggression will not remain without consequences. Mohajerani called any assessment of Iran's capabilities that ignores its defense potential and the will of the people wrong. Parallel in Telegram maximum | | preposition