World · Middle East · 7 hrs ago
Iran says its forces are stronger and ready to respond to attacks
Iran says its armed forces are stronger than they were at the start of its war with the United States.
The conflict began in late February, when the United States and Israel attacked Iran.
Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said the forces are on higher alert and would respond to an attack immediately, with no geographic limits.
Tehran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that normally carries about one-fifth of global oil use, and says it will remain closed until the United States meets Iran's demands.
The United States has offered $20 million for information about Iran's nuclear programme, even as President Donald Trump has said the programme was effectively destroyed.
Qatar is mediating efforts to end the war, and Iran's president says his government is still pursuing a solution through dialogue.
Iran said its armed forces are stronger and more alert than at the start of the war with the United States and Israel.
Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said Iran’s response to an attack would be immediate and without geographical limits.
Iran said it retained control of the Strait of Hormuz and would keep it closed until the United States met its demands.
The United States announced a $20 million reward for information about Iran’s nuclear programme.
Mediators are working to prevent fighting from resuming and to end the conflict.
- Who
- Iran’s armed forces, represented by Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia, made the statement.
- What
- Iran said its forces were stronger and more alert, and would respond immediately to attacks without geographical limits.
- When
- Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where
- Iran; the statement also referred to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- Akraminia said Iran’s forces had gained experience in direct confrontation with the United States and Israel. The statement followed recent U.S. threats and an announcement of a reward for information about Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran
United States
Military strength
Iran
Iran said its forces were stronger and more alert than at the start of the war.
United States
President Donald Trump said Iran’s economy and military had been severely damaged by the war.
Nuclear programme
Iran
Iran has sought to resolve the crisis through dialogue.
United States
The United States offered a $20 million reward for information about Iran’s nuclear programme, while Trump said U.S. forces had neutralised Iran’s nuclear capability.
The United States and Israel attacked Iran, beginning the conflict.
The U.S. military announced a $20 million reward for information about Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iranian Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said Iran’s forces were stronger and ready to respond immediately to attacks.
Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm Island and the Iranian Army said its air defences had destroyed a U.S. drone there.
- Reward
- $20 million, with possible relocation, for information about Iran’s nuclear programme
- Strait of Hormuz
- Iran said it retained control and would keep the waterway closed until U.S. demands were met
- Iranian military spokesperson
- Mohammad Akraminia
- Conflict began
- Late February 2026
- Qeshm Island
- Iranian media reported two explosions and the Army said it had destroyed a U.S. drone over the island
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What people are saying
Today, the Islamic Republic's armed forces... having gained experience from direct confrontation with the United States and the Israeli regime, are on higher alert and are stronger than they were at the beginning of the war
Under the order of the Supreme Leader, the response of the armed forces will be immediate, effective, and without geographical limitations
We're dealing with them now. They want to make a deal very badly
Still, we have to deal with, I would say, one or two sites, but we can do that in 10 minutes