Iran declares ‘efficient deterrence’ against any military strike

July 18, 2023 Iran’s top officer said on Tuesday that his country has gained sufficient military prowess to make its foes forego the option of a military strike against the Islamic Republic. “It’s been years since they have stopped talking about the military option,” said the chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, in an interview with Tasnim news agency. Enumerating “criminal” foes, including the United States and Israel, Bagheri said they have also come to the conclusion that “a ground battle against the Islamic Republic will be doomed in failure.” Despite engaging in on-and-off diplomacy…