Iran’s operational headquarters must monitor “enemy movements with utmost ​pessimism and accuracy” and be ‌ready to counter any method of attack, the country’s army commander-in-chief Amir ​Hatami was quoted as ​saying by state media on Thursday.

US ⁠President Donald Trump has ​said the Iran conflict is ‘nearing completion’ ​and could end within weeks, but a parallel buildup of additional US troops ​in the Gulf has ​raised concerns that preparations may be underway ‌for ⁠potential ground operations.

“No enemy troops should survive if adversaries attempt a ground operation,” state media quoted ​Hatami as ​saying.

Iran will continue to respond militarily as long as US and Israeli strikes persist, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, warning that Tehran would not accept what he described as a “vicious cycle” of war, negotiations and ceasefire.

He stressed that Iran remains committed to defending itself against ongoing attacks and would not halt its response under current conditions.