A senior Iranian official directed sharp criticism at some countries in the region, accusing them of compromising their sovereignty and providing military facilities to foreign forces, referring to bases affiliated with the U.S. Central Command.
The official considered that previous Iranian responses against those bases were not at the maximum possible level of firmness, warning that Tehran's policy of "restraint" regarding this issue will not last indefinitely. These statements come amidst escalating regional tensions and serve as a clear warning message of the possibility of taking more severe escalatory measures in the future should the threats Iran perceives directed at its national security continue.