The announcement, reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, follows reports that US President Donald Trump is considering further strikes against Iran. Akraminia warned that US naval vessels will be forced to retreat further away from the Iranian coast in the coming days as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Army Bolsters Air Defenses Beyond 40 Day War Levels
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Tehran has increased its nationwide military readiness by deploying new equipment and refining operational plans with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said Friday. He stated that the country now possesses defensive capabilities that exceed those held during the 40 day war, adding that the military has conducted joint exercises with the IRGC aerospace force to improve coordination.
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