Iranian Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi warned that any attack would be met with a "proportionate, decisive, and impactful" response, emphasizing that aggressors cannot dictate the scope, timing, or consequences of Iran's defensive reaction. Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that a new war with the United States could last longer than previous conflicts, and that U.S. President Donald Trump would not be able to determine its duration. Previously, following attacks by the United States and Israel on February 28, there were approximately 40 days of intense military operations, after which exchanges of fire gradually subsided in April, with only sporadic tit-for-tat strikes.