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Iran warns of new weapons if US or Israel resumes attacks
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, warned that Iran would use “new weapons” if the United States or Israel launched further attacks. The threat came amid a tense stand-off after US strikes on Qeshm Island and a large American naval deployment, while Donald Trump said he was ready to resume strikes but had no immediate plan to do so.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards described US midterm election results as a defeat for Trump and said any future response would use a new doctrine and conventional weapons technology. Around 20 US warships, including two carrier strike groups, were reported in the Arabian Sea, with a third on the way. Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei rejected the idea that political changes or concessions would end US hostility, while British Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged efforts to resolve the war and ease living costs.
In short
- Iran threatened a different military response to further US or Israeli action.
- Trump said US forces were ready but he had no immediate strike plan.
- A major US naval deployment is adding to tensions in the region.
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The case for
Iran could argue that warning of a stronger response deters further US or Israeli attacks and signals that it will defend its territory and sovereignty. Its leaders may see a credible threat as necessary amid US strikes and a large naval deployment, while believing that political concessions would not end the pressure on Iran.
The case against
The United States and Israel could argue that maintaining military readiness and the option of further strikes is needed to deter threats and protect their forces and allies. Iran’s warning of new weapons may reinforce their concern that restraint could invite further escalation, though any renewed attacks would risk widening the conflict and harming civilians.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Iran vows to use ‘new weapons’ if US steps up bomb blitz”.