Aref: The US has become Israel’s “seventh province”
TEHRAN, April 16 (YPA) – Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stressed that Iran is acting according to a comprehensive vision that combines strengthening domestic capabilities with preparedness to face challenges, amid rapid developments in the region
Aref said the government has clear defense plans alongside development and reconstruction programs, pointing to a strategic balance aimed at strengthening the internal front and raising readiness for various scenarios.
In comments critical of US policy, Aref said that the White House has effectively turned the United States into the “seventh province” of “Israel.”
A statement that reflects the depth of American bias and its unlimited support for the Israeli entity, particularly amid the ongoing aggression on Gaza and Lebanon and the rapid developments in the region
The remarks reflect a trend within the Islamic Republic toward raising the tone of its political rhetoric, alongside strengthening deterrence capabilities, in order to reinforce a doctrine of “comprehensive deterrence,” combining military readiness with political independence in response to US and Israeli attempts to impose regional dominance.
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