Iran Vows a ‘Crushing Response’ If US Attacks

The Libertarian Institute · Nov 4, 2026

Iran said it would deliver a “crushing response” if the US attacks the Islamic Republic again. The warning follows US airstrikes targeting Iranian surface-to-air missile systems on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran is prepared to defend itself and deliver a “crushing response” to any attack. He continued, “At the same time, Iran will not miss any opportunity to use diplomacy to secure its legitimate interests and demands, deter the enemy’s aggression, and establish security in the region.”

Late Monday, the US bombed Iran’s…