Gen. Ataollah Salehi , commander of Iran 's army , said his country `` will not adopt any irrational move , but it is ready to severely react against any threat , '' the Islamic Republic News Agency said . Iran 's defense minister speaks out over The United States warship . The Persian Gulf and the Persian Gulf are critical areas . Iran has had forces in The Persian Gulf for 2011 .
Iran 's defense minister speaks out over The United States warship . The Persian Gulf and the Persian Gulf are critical areas . Iran has had forces in The Persian Gulf for 2011 .