Commanders from the IRGC and the armed forces warn that renewed hostilities will be longer and more costly than Washington anticipates, threatening counterstrikes that could extend beyond West Asia. During a recent ceasefire, the military enhanced asymmetric tactics and upgraded its hardware, including an Arash attack drone carrying a 100-kilogram warhead. Yet despite these offensive preparations, authorities have made no progress on civilian shelters or early warning systems in Tehran and other cities. Iran's power grid, industrial plants, and oil facilities remain unprotected while southern ports face an ongoing US naval blockade.
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Tehran has warned adversaries that any renewed military confrontation will prove signific…: Tehran has warned adversaries that any renewed military confrontation will prove significantly longer and costlier than expected.
Ceasefire periods allowed Iranian forces to replenish missile arsenals and asymmetric cap…: Ceasefire periods allowed Iranian forces to replenish missile arsenals and asymmetric capabilities using billions in foreign imports.
Domestic oil, steel, and power facilities remain heavily vulnerable to enemy bombardment…: Domestic oil, steel, and power facilities remain heavily vulnerable to enemy bombardment alongside an ongoing southern naval blockade.
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Iran has retained significant offensive capability, but civilians and critical infrastructure remain largely exposed.
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s military is warning that if all-out war breaks out again with the United States and Israel, it will be longer and more costly than their rivals expect.
Iran’s armed forces could deploy new weapons and tactics against the US, Israel and other countries, which would be the third major conflict between the countries since June last year.
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