Iran’s security chief says Tehran would strike US bases if attacked

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said Tehran would respond with force if the United States used force against it and would target American bases in the event of an attack.

“If the Americans use force against us, they will receive force in return. The Islamic Republic is fully prepared but is not seeking war, and if war is imposed on us, we will respond,” Ali Larijani told Al Jazeera.

“If the Americans attack Iran, we will strike their bases. But based on past experience, I doubt the other side is seeking war again,” he added.

Larijani said negotiations between Tehran and Washington were ongoing but accused Israel of trying to undermine the process.

“We are negotiating with the United States, but Israel has jumped into the issue barefoot to try to sabotage it,” he said.

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said Tehran would respond with force if the United States used force against it and would target American bases in the event of an attack.

“If the Americans attack Iran, we will strike their bases. But based on past experience, I doubt the other side is seeking war again,” he added.

Larijani said negotiations between Tehran and Washington were ongoing but accused Israel of trying to undermine the process.

“We are negotiating with the United States, but Israel has jumped into the issue barefoot to try to sabotage it,” he said.