Iran declares readiness for prolonged conflict after US-Israel strikes
Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, declared the country prepared for a drawn-out confrontation following US and Israeli military strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Larijani stated Iran anticipated a prolonged conflict and would protect its sovereignty and 6,000-year-old civilization regardless of consequences. He warned attackers would regret their 'serious miscalculation'. The strikes mark major escalation in Middle East hostilities, raising regional instability fears. Crude oil prices rise as Middle East tensions escalate.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/02/were-prepared-for-a-long-war-iran-security-chief-larijani-declares/