Iran's IRGC vowed on Monday to deliver an "unforgettable lesson" to the US, telling Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a formal statement that it regarded his message as "a binding command, a divine covenant and a clear roadmap," as Tehran simultaneously signalled that a return to talks remained possible if its national interests were respected.
"Now, as criminal America has once again chosen the path of error, aggression, and adventurism, we remain committed to this pledge: we will deliver, with power, determination, wisdom, and authority, the 'unforgettable lesson' that you promised," the IRGC said.
"A lesson that will prevent any aggressor from repeating its mistakes, break the ambitions of any aggressor, and record in history the truth of the Iranian nation's unwavering will."
The IRGC pledged it would "never tie the destiny of this land to the promises of an enemy whose record is filled with broken commitments, deception, and hostility toward the Iranian people."
The declaration came as Iranian and US forces exchanged strikes for the ninth consecutive day, as the US confirmed the deaths of at least three of its personnel.
