Amid continued tensions and mutual threats between Tehran and Washington, Iranian authorities have begun reinforcing their defenses, rallying supporters and threatening a broader and more severe response against the United States as they prepare for the possibility of US attacks following the midterm elections.
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Iranian officials have publicly and in private talks with regional officials warned that their country would respond with further escalation across the Middle East if the United States launches new strikes, according to The Wall Street Journal.
People familiar with the matter said the Iranian government had told mediators that it would target US military personnel more aggressively, including attempts to sink American warships in the Middle East and kill their crews, if Iran came under further attacks.
The government is also preparing Iranians for the possibility of renewed war by sending paramilitary forces to kindergartens to read wartime stories to children, announcing training courses on the use of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, and organizing rallies and demonstrations.
Protecting Sensitive Sites
Satellite imagery showed that Iran has strengthened protection around sensitive locations, including nuclear facilities and border areas, to make them more resilient against attacks.
Tehran has also reportedly deployed combat and support units along the country’s borders to strengthen security.
Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, announced the deployment in an interview with the semi-official Mehr News Agency on October 10.
“Most Ground Forces units are stationed along the country’s northwestern, western, southwestern, eastern, northeastern and southeastern borders, particularly along the Makran coast, and they are operating at a very high level of readiness,” Jahanshahi said.
He added that Tehran had taken “significant measures” to restructure its defense capabilities following the joint Israeli-US strikes in 2025.
“We reviewed our operational plans, made adjustments to our combat structure and force organization, and prioritized equipping units with new weapons featuring precision-strike capabilities, smart systems and the ability to operate within interconnected networks,” he said.
These developments came as US President Donald Trump again said the conflict would end soon and oil prices would fall.
Speaking at an election rally in Ohio on Monday evening, Trump said: “Iran wants to make a deal, but they don’t know how to do it.”
He also repeated that Tehran would never possess a nuclear weapon. Trump has previously said Iran suffered major losses, including the destruction of its naval fleet and missile launchers, while its economy sustained significant damage from sanctions and the maritime blockade.
The United States has been at war with Iran since February 28, when Washington and Israel launched attacks on Tehran and various military sites, while Iranian forces responded with strikes on Israel and Gulf states.
Meanwhile, mediation efforts have so far failed to produce a final agreement to end the conflict, which has reduced shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed global oil prices higher.
