IRGC Aerospace Force commander says Iran preparing response to today's regime attack on Lebanon and preparing a heavy response, Mehr News reports

The remarks from the IRGC Aerospace Force commander suggest that Iran is signaling a readiness for retaliation against perceived threats, specifically in relation to Lebanon.

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IRGC Aerospace Force commander says Iran preparing response to today's regime attack on Lebanon and preparing a heavy response, Mehr News reports

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