On January 6 local time, the Secretariat of Iran’s National Defense Council issued a statement condemning the escalating threatening and interventionist rhetoric directed at Iran by certain parties, and emphasized that Iran stands ready to respond decisively to any act of aggression or hostility. The statement noted that such rhetoric violates the principles of international law and regional stability. Iran’s security, independence, and territorial integrity are inviolable “red lines,” and any aggression or sustained hostile acts will be met with a decisive and resolute response.