Iran's Decisive Warning: Armed Forces Fully Prepared for All Scenarios

Escalation of Tensions and Declaration of Comprehensive Readiness Following a new wave of United States airstrikes on positions within Iranian territory, Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced in a decisive message that the country's armed forces are fully prepared for any possible scenario [1]. In an interview with the Al-Masirah network, he emphasized that Iran has already proven its capabilities on the battlefield and, while it supports diplomatic paths, it will not remain empty-handed against threats [2]. These remarks come as regional media, including the Turkish newspaper "Yeni Akit," described this stance as a serious challenge to regional stability [1].

Field Responses and Military Warnings Reports published on July 16, 2026, indicate that the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in response to recent attacks, targeted United States military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain with drone and missile strikes [4]. Brigadier General Mohammad Ekramnia, the army spokesperson, warned that if Washington's aggressive policies continue, the United States should expect "military surprises" and challenges in geographies it never imagined [5]. He emphasized that a large portion of Iran's military capabilities has not yet been utilized [4].

Strait of Hormuz; An Irreversible Red Line Another part of the Iranian military officials' warnings focused on maritime security and the control of strategic waterways. Iran once again emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is the country's "invincible red line" [4]. Reports show that Tehran has also asked the Houthi movement in Yemen to be prepared to close oil routes in the Red Sea if Iran's energy infrastructure is targeted by the United States [4]. This strategy demonstrates a hybrid defensive approach that could face global energy flows with serious risks.

Humanitarian Situation and Violation of Agreements Recent conflicts have also brought unfortunate humanitarian consequences. According to reports from Mehr News Agency and Tabnak, missile attacks on the city of Ahvaz resulted in damage to the children's chemotherapy department at Shahid Baghaei Hospital [3][5]. These incidents occur while the informal memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, drafted with Pakistani mediation, is on the verge of complete collapse [5]. Iranian officials have stated that they will return to the path of diplomacy only if the other party fully adheres to its commitments; otherwise, the military situation in the region will return to the pre-agreement era.