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As the political turmoil in Iran refuses to die down, the top leadership there  has rejected US allegations that it is preparing attacks on American facilities, alleging that Washington is attempting to escalate tensions in West Asia.

This was stated by Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei was quoted in various media outlets in the region after the US State Department, in a Persian-language post on X, claimed it had received reports indicating Iran was working on options to target American bases.

“These statements and claims are in line with the United States’ ongoing policy of fuelling tensions in the region,” Baghaei said, as quoted by the state broadcaster.

Baghaei also said the Iranian Armed Forces remain focused on preserving and boosting the country’s military and defensive capabilities to safeguard Iran’s ‘s sovereignty.