# Iranian forces on higher alert, stronger than before war, spokesman says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/iranian-forces-on-higher-alert-stronger-than-before-war-spokesman-says/
- Published: 2026-11-07T04:07:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T04:18:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-forces-higher-alert-stronger-war-spokesman-says
- Topics: Americas, Middle East, World

## Key points

- Iran’s army spokesman says forces are stronger and on higher alert.
- He links their increased confidence to wartime experience.
- Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed pending US acceptance of its demands.

## Summary

Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia says Iran’s armed forces are more alert, motivated and capable than when the United States and Israel began the war in February. He attributes this to their experience of direct confrontation, and his remarks signal Tehran’s claim that its forces remain prepared to respond.

Akraminia also said Iranian forces control the Strait of Hormuz and that it will stay closed until the United States accepts Tehran’s demands. He warned that, under the Supreme Leader’s orders, any response would be immediate, effective and without geographical limits. The article gives no further details about the demands or the forces’ readiness.

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