Iranian armed forces on high alert, warns Tehran

Iran's armed forces have been placed on high alert in response to the United States deploying additional military assets, including an aircraft carrier, to the Gulf. The Iranian army chief warned the US and Israel that any attack would endanger the security of the entire region. These tensions are rising as the US considers precision strikes against Iran, using the recent deadly crackdown on domestic protesters as a pretext. While regional powers are pursuing diplomatic de-escalation, Iran maintains that its missile program is not up for negotiation but remains open to fair talks.