Iran Warns of 'Crushing' Response to Threats Amid Rising US Tensions

• Iran's armed forces issued a strong warning, vowing a 'crushing and broader response' to any threat or excessive demand.
• The statement signals a hardening stance as diplomatic tensions escalate between Tehran and Washington.
• Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei urged the US to act independently of 'destructive influences' like Israel.
• Talks between Tehran and Washington resumed in Muscat, focusing on the nuclear issue in exchange for sanctions relief.
• Tensions are heightened by a US aircraft carrier deployment and Iran's crackdown on protests, blamed on foreign interference.