Iran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic.

Iran's army chief warns of preemptive military action amid escalating tensions with the U.S. and protests over economic struggles.

Iran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic.

Army chief hits out at foreign 'rhetoric' targeting Iran, threatens decisive action to 'cut off hand of any aggressor'.

Iran's elite IRGC - which operates separately from army - also says safeguarding country's security is a 'red line'.