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Iran Puts Air Force on Highest Alert, Sending a Regional Deterrence Message

Iran’s armed forces chief of staff announced that the air force is at the highest state of readiness, presenting the posture as defensive deterrence while warning adversaries of severe consequences for aggression. The move signals Tehran’s intent to shape regional calculations amid ongoing tensions with the US, Israel and Gulf states, and raises the risk of miscalculation if actions follow the rhetoric.