Iran's top commanders have issued a new warning to the United States and Israel, vowing a far stronger and more punishing counterstrike if either launches new attacks against the Islamic republic.

The threat came during a high-profile meeting in Tehran on Tuesday between Iran's senior military officials and South Africa's defense chief, part of a growing alignment rooted in shared opposition to what they call global arrogance and colonialism.

Newsweek has reached out the U.S. State Department and Iran's Foreign Ministry for comment.

Why It Matters

Tehran's latest statement signals a firmer military posture after the 12-day U.S. and Israeli offensive in June that had targeted Iran's military infrastructure and nuclear sites. While Iran frames its warnings as a measure to deter futu

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