Iran Warns US of New Weapons; Says ‘Geography of War’ Could Change
IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi said Iran would change both its weaponry and the geography of the conflict if the United States launched another attack.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any fresh US attack would trigger a significantly different military response, including the use of new weapons and strikes against locations that have not previously been targeted. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi said Tehran was prepared for a prolonged conflict and could expand the geographical scope of the fighting if hostilities intensify, TOI reported.
IRGC Warns of New Weapons and Targets
Mohebbi said Iran would change both its weaponry and the geography of the conflict if the United States launched another attack. He said the IRGC had access to weapons with capabilities that had not been used during earlier phases of the conflict. According to his remarks, Iran has also identified new targets that have not previously been struck. The IRGC spokesperson did not provide details about the weapons or identify the locations that Tehran considers potential new targets. Iran Sets 7 Conditions for US Talks: What Are Tehran’s Demands To End War?.
Iran Says It Is Prepared for a Prolonged Conflict
Mohebbi described the current conflict as an ongoing war with different stages rather than a confrontation that has ended. He said the IRGC had prepared for a long-term conflict and was now more prepared for such a scenario.
The warning comes amid continued tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides exchanging threats as the broader regional conflict remains unresolved. US-Iran War: JD Vance Says Conflict Will Enter ‘Much Different Phase’ After Midterm Elections.
Strait of Hormuz Remains a Key Flashpoint
Mohebbi also referred to the Strait of Hormuz, a major international shipping route, while discussing the conflict. He claimed the United States had been unable to reopen the waterway despite its military presence in the region.
The strategic strait has remained a major point of concern during the conflict because disruptions there can affect global energy and shipping markets. Recent reporting has indicated sharply reduced vessel traffic through the waterway. Iran’s claims about US military performance are statements from the IRGC and have not been independently established by the reporting cited here.
Regional Tensions Continue
The latest warning comes as the conflict continues to affect other parts of West Asia. Fighting involving Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement and a Saudi-backed coalition has added to concerns about a wider regional escalation. US diplomatic missions in the region have also issued security alerts to American citizens over the possibility of further escalation and travel disruption.
At the same time, diplomatic efforts remain part of the broader picture. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, while mediators have been exploring ways to revive talks between Tehran and Washington.
What Iran’s Warning Means
Iran’s latest statement does not announce an immediate new military operation. Instead, it sets out how the IRGC says it would respond if the United States launches another attack.
The references to new weapons, previously untargeted locations and a broader “geography of war” indicate that Tehran is warning of a potentially wider conflict if hostilities resume. The specific capabilities and targets mentioned by the IRGC have not been disclosed.
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