Iran’s central military command on Monday warned that any attack on its civilian targets would trigger a far more destructive retaliation. The statement, released through Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB on Telegram, quoted a spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters saying that any renewed assault on civilian sites would be met with broader and more devastating counterattacks.

The warning followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a new deal. In response, Iran reiterated its readiness to take military action if such threats materialize.

The exchange underscores escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides issuing increasingly severe warnings over potential military and economic confrontations.