Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that the country has significantly improved its preparedness to confront its adversaries as a result of the 12-day war that ended in June. He said the experience gained by the nation, government agencies, and security forces has strengthened its defensive capabilities.

Aref warned that if Iran were subjected to further scrutiny by its enemies, it would respond even more forcefully.

"We must be prepared for confrontation at any moment; we are not currently in a state of truce, but in a state of suspended fire."“He noted in a speech at a meeting with university leaders in Tehran.

The Vice President emphasized that such provocations, in his opinion, are inhumane and unethical.

Iranian authorities emphasize that they do not seek escalation, but are prepared to end any imposed conflict on their own terms. Experts assess the June conflict as a clash of scientific and technological potentials, with Tehran gaining advantages in key areas.