Tehran: Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has issued a stern warning that the Islamic Republic of Iran will respond to any act of aggression against its nation. In a statement made late on Wednesday, Gharibabadi emphasized the resolve of Iran's armed forces to act decisively against aggressive actions, particularly those committed by the American regime. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Gharibabadi assured that Iran's military is actively fulfilling its defensive duties and will not allow any aggression or hostile actions against the Iranian nation to go unanswered. He stressed the commitment to delivering decisive retaliatory measures in response to any acts of hostility. In a direct address to Washington, Gharibabadi stated that the US administration should understand the futility of pursuing an escalatory path. He reminded that previous attempts by the American regime and its president have led only to failure. Gharibabadi concluded his remarks by af firming that Iran has a history of delivering severe responses to its adversaries, naming both the United States and the Israeli regime as examples of those who have faced Iran's retaliatory actions in the past.