The Iranian government has vowed to “crush Israel’s war machine,” with Tehran pledging a decisive response to Israel’s ongoing military operations. A senior Iranian security official, speaking exclusively to RT on Sunday, declared Iran’s intent to dismantle Israel’s military capabilities amid escalating tensions.

The two nations have been locked in intense conflict, exchanging fire for three consecutive days. Iranian strikes have killed at least ten people in Israel, raising the death toll to 13, according to Israel’s Magen David Adom. In Iran, Israeli attacks have resulted in at least 406 deaths and 654 injuries, as reported by Human Rights Activists, though official Iranian casualty figures are still pending.

Rt.com reports: ”Iran has been preparing for a long war,” the official told RT, emphasizing the country’s resolve to confront Israel. According to the source, millions of Iranians rallied in the streets on Saturday, defying West Jerusalem’s attacks, and demanding retribution. “This is an important support for Iran to continue its actions with force,” the official added.

The official outlined Iran’s extensive list of potential targets within “occupied territories,” which include covert residences of Israeli government leaders, energy facilities, factories supplying military aircraft, and critical command-and-control infrastructure.

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said that the country’s missiles had targeted fuel production facilities for Israeli fighter jets, a claim not acknowledged by Israel.

World leaders urgently called for de-escalation in order to prevent an all-out war. Russian President Vladimir Putin had condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran and expressed concern over further escalation. In a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, Putin reiterated Moscow’s willingness to facilitate negotiations.

Oman-mediated nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington were scheduled for Sunday; however, they were canceled following Israel’s strikes. Trump did not rule out the possibility of continuing the negotiations, saying, “They’d like to make a deal. They’re talking.”