Iran warns of new targets, weapons if US attacks; IRGC cites 'geography of war' shift
IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi, via Fars News, states Iran has prepared new targets and weaponry, threatening to alter the 'geography of the war' in response to potential US strikes. This escalates rhetoric amid ongoing tensions, though specifics remain unverified. The threat signals potential broadening of conflict scope beyond prior engagements.
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US-Iran Escalation: Trump Threatens Large-Scale Strike; Iran Warns of New Weapons, Targets
US President Trump has publicly threatened a large-scale military strike on Iran, including rhetoric about 'blowing up the entire nation.' In response, Iran's IRGC has warned of using new weapons, hitting new targets, and altering the 'geography of war' if attacked again. The situation indicates a sharp escalation in rhetoric and a heightened risk of direct military confrontation, though specific operational plans from either side remain unconfirmed.