Iran's IRGC Warns of New Weapons and Long War of Attrition if Attacked
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and military spokespersons issued multiple statements in late September 2024, declaring readiness for a prolonged war of attrition. They warned that any future aggression would be met with new, previously unrevealed weapons and expanded conflict scope. Spokespersons also stated Iran would negotiate if national interests required it, but that negotiation does not mean compromise. The statements emphasized Iran's missile strikes would target only US military assets, not neighboring countries.
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Common ground
- Both agree that U.S. military presence and sanctions in West Asia are aggressive and have created the conditions for Iran's defensive posture.
- Both agree that Western media frames U.S. actions as 'deterrence' and Iran's as 'provocation,' which is a double standard.
- Both agree that the IRGC's statement about only targeting U.S. assets is measured and shows restraint, not aggression.
- Both agree that the Iranian people suffer from U.S. economic warfare, including sanctions that limit access to medicine and trade.
Points of contention
- Eastern Agent argues the IRGC's domestic repression is a direct result of external threats, while Regional Agent says it's a political choice that deserves criticism regardless of context.
- Eastern Agent sees the 2022 protests as exploited by foreign intelligence, while Regional Agent insists they were genuine uprisings against domestic repression.
- Regional Agent claims the IRGC uses external threats to consolidate power and suppress dissent, while Eastern Agent says this ignores the primary role of U.S. aggression.
- Eastern Agent believes criticizing the IRGC plays into Western narratives, while Regional Agent says it's necessary for true solidarity with the Iranian people.
Blind spots
- Both overlook the possibility that Iran's neighbors, like Saudi Arabia or Iraq, might have legitimate security concerns about Iran's military buildup.
- Neither fully addresses how the IRGC's economic control through bonyads and corruption affects ordinary Iranians' daily lives.
- The debate ignores the role of other global powers, like Russia or Europe, in shaping Iran's strategic choices.
- Both assume the Iranian people are unified in their views, but there is likely a diversity of opinions that neither captures.
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The roundtable revealed a deep tension between structural analysis and human rights concerns. Both agents agree that U.S. aggression is the root cause of Iran's defensive posture, but they clash over whether the IRGC's domestic repression is excusable as a survival reflex or must be condemned independently. The key blind spot is the lack of attention to regional neighbors' perspectives and the IRGC's economic grip on Iranians. Ultimately, the Iranian people are caught between external pressure and internal control, and true solidarity requires opposing both U.S. sanctions and IRGC authoritarianism without prioritizing one over the other.
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Iran Military Spokesman Warns of Stronger Response Using New Equipment and Tactics if Attacked
In a statement reported by domestic source tradealpha, Iranian military spokesman Akraminia declared that Iran is fully prepared to defend its nation and people. He warned that any future aggression would be met with a more intense and large-scale response utilizing new equipment and tactics. Drawing a parallel to the Iran-Iraq War, Akraminia asserted that the enemy would face defeat and humiliation, ultimately being forced to leave the region. The statement serves as a direct threat to potential adversaries, emphasizing Iran's readiness and capability to escalate its military response.
Read sourceIran Military Spokesperson Warns of Stronger Response Using New Equipment and Tactics if Attacked
Iranian military spokesperson Akraminia stated that Iran is fully prepared to defend the nation and its people. He warned that if Iran is attacked again, the enemy will face a more intense and large-scale response utilizing new equipment and new tactics. Drawing a parallel to the Iran-Iraq War, Akraminia asserted that the enemy will experience defeat and frustration, ultimately leaving the region in disgrace. The statement, reported by Jin10, underscores Iran's readiness and its commitment to a robust military response to any future aggression.
Iran Revolutionary Guard Says It Will Negotiate If National Interest Requires It
According to a report by Iran's official news agency IRNA, cited by financial data platform Jin10 on September 22, the spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Mohebi, stated that the IRGC is prepared for a long-term war and that Iran's armed forces are fully ready for conflict. However, Mohebi emphasized that if national interests necessitate negotiations alongside war, then negotiations must take place. He clarified that negotiations do not signify compromise but are rather another battlefield in the war. The spokesperson stressed that Iran's future actions will be determined by what serves the country's national interests.
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Iran Revolutionary Guard Spokesman Warns World Has Not Seen New Weapons' Power and Precision
In a statement reported by financial news outlet Jin10, a spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning regarding the country's military capabilities. The spokesman asserted that the world has not yet witnessed the power and precision of Iran's new weapons systems. He further stated that the IRGC has identified new enemy targets that have not yet been struck. The spokesman delivered a conditional threat, declaring that if Iran is attacked, these targets will be hit. The statement serves as a deterrent message amid ongoing regional tensions, emphasizing Iran's readiness to respond to any military action against it with advanced weaponry and pre-planned strikes on specific, undisclosed targets.
Read sourceIran's Revolutionary Guard Says Ready for Long-Term War of Attrition
On September 21, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement declaring its readiness for a prolonged war of attrition. The IRGC warned that if an 'enemy' returns, it will deploy new weapons and expand the scope of the conflict. The statement, reported by China's state-run CCTV and aggregated by financial news outlet 财联社, underscores Tehran's military posture amid ongoing regional tensions. The IRGC did not specify the nature of the 'enemy' or the conditions for escalation, but the announcement signals a hardened stance and preparation for sustained hostilities. The report provides no additional context or verification from independent sources.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Says Ready for Long War of Attrition, Will Use New Weapons
On September 21, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement declaring its readiness for a long-term war of attrition. According to the statement, relayed by IRGC spokesman Mojtaba Mohbi, if a new 'aggression' occurs, Iran will not only expand the scope of the conflict but also deploy strategic weapons that have never been publicly revealed or used before. The statement emphasized that Iran's policy is to maintain good neighborly relations with regional countries. It further specified that any Iranian missile strikes would be directed solely at US military equipment and bases, and would not pose a threat to neighboring nations. The report was sourced from Jin10, citing China Central Television (CCTV).
Read sourceIran's Revolutionary Guard Says Ready for Long War of Attrition, Will Use New Weapons if Attacked
On February 21, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement declaring its readiness for a prolonged war of attrition. The statement, quoted by IRGC spokesman Ramazan Sharif (Muhabi), warned that if 'enemies' launch a new aggression, Iran will expand the scope of conflict and deploy strategic weapons that have never been publicly used or revealed before. The IRGC emphasized that Iran's policy is to maintain good neighborly relations with regional countries and that its missile strikes would only target U.S. military equipment and bases, not neighboring nations. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, particularly over Iran's nuclear program and regional military activities. The IRGC's declaration signals a posture of deterrence and a willingness to escalate militarily if provoked, while attempting to reassure regional states that they are not targets.
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