Iran Boosts Military Defenses, Braces for Renewed U.S. Strikes
Tehran says it has repaired war damage, acquired new air-defense systems and held drills as U.S. officials weigh a possible return to strikes.
- On Friday, Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia announced that Iran has strengthened its air defense capabilities beyond levels seen before the war, with the army repairing damaged equipment and acquiring new systems.
- President Donald Trump declined to rule out using the "Mother of all Bombs" against Iran after Nov 3 elections, musing about possible attacks in a recent interview to Newsmax on Thursday.
- Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of Central Command, said the military "remains intensely focused" on enforcing the blockade, while Akraminia noted U.S. warships moved more than 500 kilometers from Iran's coast.
- In a Telegram post on Friday, Mahdi Mohammadi, an aide to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said all sources agree "a threat is imminent," adding that officials remain prepared for all scenarios.
- A Congressional Research Service report published last month found at least 81 aircraft were lost or damaged during the conflict, underscoring risks Washington faces if it resumes airstrikes on Iran.
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Iran boosts military defenses, braces for renewed U.S. strikes
Iran said it’s strengthened its military defenses against a potential resumption of U.S. strikes, the latest sign that the Islamic Republic is bracing for a return to all-out war as its tense standoff with Washington continues.
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