IRGC general: Iran will not initiate any war in the region

Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Wednesday that Iran "will not initiate any conflict in the region, following its defensive doctrine."

He added that the Armed Forces of Iran will conduct defensive and offensive military exercises in the coming days and weeks.

"These exercises aim to maintain readiness and demonstrate defensive and offensive capabilities to respond to any potential threat," he said.