Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has warned against what he called “soft war” tactics employed by enemies in a bid to sow discord within the country.
“Today, we have no concerns regarding hard defense or the enemy's military threats ... Iran possesses strong capabilities to counter such threats, ensuring a high level of security for its people,” said Khamenei during a speech in Tehran, according to AFP.
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country had dealt a “mighty blow to Iran's terror axis” and vowed to “finish the job” against Iran with US support.
Khamenei said Iran's “enemies” -- referring to Israel and the United States -- sought to create problems through “soft war threats.”
Iran has some of the strictest controls on Internet access in the world, but its blocks on US-based social media such as Facebook, X and YouTube are routinely bypassed by tech-savvy Iranians using virtual private networks.
Khamenei had repeatedly urged the government to impose controls over Iran’s cyberspace.
