The world is watching the Persian Gulf as a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group moves closer to Iranian waters. Washington is not ruling out force, but Tehran’s response has been calm and defiant. Iranian officials say they do not welcome war, yet insist they are fully prepared, as regional tensions continue to simmer. <br /> <br />Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran has never turned away from diplomacy, while stressing its will and capability to defend itself. As U.S. warships arrive and bases go on alert, Iran signals restraint—while warning that any crossed red lines will be met firmly. <br /> <br />#UsvsIranWar #Iran #USIran #PersianGulf #MiddleEast #AircraftCarrier #Geopolitics #MilitaryTensions #Diplomacy #Defense #RegionalSecurity #BreakingNews #GlobalAffairs #USNavy #IranForeignPolicy #Standoff #WarWatch<br /><br />~HT.410~ED.194~
