Iran Warns of New Military Measures if US Continues Strikes on Southern Regions

TEHRAN, Jul 23: Iran’s military warned on Thursday that it could adopt new military strategies if the United States continues attacks on infrastructure and coastal areas in the country’s south, saying its retaliatory operations were entering a new phase.

Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said the armed forces were carrying out retaliatory strikes following what he described as a US violation of an understanding between the two sides.

“If they insist on continuing their hostile actions against our country's southern regions, we will certainly adopt new measures,” Akraminia told the Defence Press news agency.

He said Iran had prepared “new scenarios” aimed at deterring further attacks and that additional strategies would be revealed “at the appropriate time.”

Akraminia said Iran’s air force and air defence systems had improved their readiness during a ceasefire period, adding that the country was prepared for various possible scenarios, including a potential ground assault.

“If the enemy resorts to aggression by land, its vulnerability will certainly be far greater than in air or long-range attacks,” he said, claiming ground operations would provide Iranian forces with greater opportunities to inflict casualties.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides accusing each other of escalating military actions in the region.