Iran's IRGC Prepares for Widespread Response Against 'Enemy'
Iranian officials announce readiness for countermeasures amid rising tensions with the U.S.
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- IRGC spokesman claims forces have identified operational areas for counterattacks.
- Supreme Leader Khamenei ordered no geographical limits in war with the U.S.
- U.S. reportedly considers military options against Iran amid heightened tensions.
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced its forces are prepared to respond to any 'enemy' threats, according to its spokesman, Hossein Mohebbi.
Mohebbi made the statement at a conference in Kerman province, citing directives from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, which he said 'opened a new chapter of war.'
Khamenei's orders to senior military commanders emphasized that there are 'no geographical limitations in the war with the United States.'
The IRGC has prioritized identifying new enemy targets and planning operations across various regions, following a mandate for an 'immediate and effective' response to any threat.
The U.S. is reportedly considering military options against Iran, with President Donald Trump briefed on potential actions, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The U.S. has also advised Gulf countries to prepare for a possible military campaign against Iran following midterms, adding to regional tensions.
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