"No Permission Needed": Iran Issues Defiant Response to Trump’s Threats

The war of words between Washington and Tehran has reached a new intensity following a direct response from Ali Shamkhani, the senior political advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader. Shamkhani took to social media on Monday evening to issue a stern warning directed at U.S. President Donald Trump and the Israeli leadership. In a highly unusual move, the advisor published his message in Hebrew on his X account, ensuring that his words would be read directly by the Israeli public and defense establishment without the need for translation.

The Iranian official's comments were a reaction to President Trump’s earlier statements from his Mar-a-Lago estate, where he pledged to support Israeli strikes on Iran if the regime continues to advance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Trump had noted that he heard reports of Iran attempting to rehabilitate its military power after the recent war and warned that if these reports were true, the U.S. and Israel would be forced to dismantle that progress.

Shamkhani’s rebuttal was swift and defiant. He explained that according to the defense doctrine of the Islamic Republic, some responses are determined even before threats reach the implementation stage. He made it clear that Iran does not feel the need to seek international approval for its military development, stating that the missile and defense capabilities of Iran are not controllable and do not require permission. This statement emphasizes Tehran’s commitment to its long range weaponry regardless of Western pressure or sanctions.

Furthermore, the advisor warned that any act of aggression against Iran would result in a severe, immediate, and unpredictable response. This language suggests that Iran is prepared to use non traditional or asymmetric methods to retaliate against any strike. The use of Hebrew by a top Iranian official is a calculated psychological tactic, intended to project confidence and presence within the Israeli sphere. As the regional war continues to involve various fronts, the back and forth between global leaders and Iranian advisors highlights the fragile state of security and the high stakes involved in the ongoing battle over Iran’s nuclear and missile ambitions.