Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the country is now facing what he described as a "full-scale war" as U.S. military strikes continue and tensions escalate across the Middle East.
Speaking during a televised address, Pezeshkian warned that Iran must prepare for the consequences of the confrontation, saying the nation faces one of its most serious security challenges in recent years.
His remarks come as U.S. forces continue military operations targeting Iranian missile facilities, air defense systems, surveillance sites, and other strategic military infrastructure.
The conflict has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, where continued hostilities have raised concerns over international shipping and global energy supplies.
Iran has vowed to continue responding to what it describes as American aggression, while Washington says its operations are intended to reduce threats against U.S. forces and commercial vessels operating in the region.
The escalating exchange has heightened fears that the confrontation could spread beyond its current fronts, drawing more countries into the conflict.
International leaders continue urging restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement, warning that further escalation could have serious consequences for regional stability and the global economy.
As military operations continue, governments across the Gulf remain on high alert while the international community closely monitors the rapidly evolving situation.
