[52522] Iran warns: Prepared for a major attack ahead of Trump's visit to China

Rising Tensions: Tehran responds to reports of agreements with Washington

Against the backdrop of reports circulated in international media, and specifically on Axios, regarding the potential for agreements between the US and Iran, Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a commentator close to the Iranian negotiating team, launched a sharp attack against the reports. Marandi claims that these are a "market manipulation tool" deployed by the White House.

In a series of messages circulated by channels identified with the regime and the conservative camp in Iran, including خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاکره ࡆ جنگ فوری, آخرین خبر and کانال اخبار سپاه پاسداران 🏴, Marandi clarified Iran's position: "The Islamic Republic is fully prepared for a possible major attack before Trump's visit to China".

The remarks received widespread resonance also on Iran International, which is identified with the Iranian opposition and provides a critical angle on the regime in Tehran, reporting on Marandi's statements on X (formerly Twitter) in the context of the original Axios report on a possible agreement. Additional channels such as خبری پلاس|خبرفوری 🔖فوری joined in the reporting, while emphasizing Marandi's messages dismissing the seriousness of the negotiations as a "joke."

The central message emerging from the official Iranian sources is an attempt to demonstrate military strength and diplomatic intransigence, while timing the moves ahead of US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China. While official Iranian media outlets focus on preparation for war, the reports indicate a total lack of trust on the part of Tehran in the policy initiatives attributed to the American administration at this time.