Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, has said that any new act of aggression by the US or its allies will be met with overwhelming force, as Iran “stands stronger and more determined than ever to defend its sovereignty”, state-run Press TV reports.

The country’s armed forces are now “more prepared and formidable than at any time in history, with fingers firmly on the triggers, ready to protect the proud nation”, the report has quoted him as saying.

“We announce to America and its allies: Do not commit another strategic mistake or miscalculation,” the commander has said.

He has warned that any renewed aggression or invasion by the enemies will be met with a “swift, decisive, powerful and extensive response”.

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