CGTN (Global Business)

Live: Iran Says Military Ready for Any US-Israeli Action

The live broadcast focused on Iran’s declaration that its armed forces are prepared to counter any U.S. or Israeli action while diplomatic channels remain open. Tehran continues to review a U.S. one‑page peace memorandum, insisting it will answer on its own timetable and emphasizing that the immediate priority is ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command reported that its naval blockade has redirected dozens of commercial vessels and disabled several Iranian‑flagged tankers, underscoring Washington’s resolve to pressure Tehran. Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that its missile and drone units are on standby, and the IRGC navy highlighted domestically built submarines lying in wait. European allies, notably Britain and France, have deployed warships to the region, and a Qatari LNG tanker received Iranian clearance to transit the strait, a symbolic confidence‑building step. Iranian officials repeatedly stressed that the content of any agreement—not the deadlines set by President Trump—will determine their response. An IRGC commander said missiles are “locked onto the enemy, waiting for the order to fire,” while the foreign ministry spokesperson warned that U.S. demands remain “unreasonable.” President Trump dismissed Iran’s latest reply as “totally unacceptable,” and U.N. officials called for restraint amid sporadic exchanges of fire in the Gulf and along the Lebanon‑Israel border. The standoff highlights the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic bargaining chip; about 20% of global oil passes through it. Prolonged closure or renewed attacks could spike energy prices and strain global markets, while the U.S. domestic political calculus—especially ahead of the midterm elections—adds pressure to resolve the crisis. A durable diplomatic solution will likely require separating the immediate cease‑fire from the longer‑term nuclear negotiations, lest the region slip back into open conflict.