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Iran Raises Military Readiness After Trump Signals Possible New Strikes
US President Donald Trump signalled possible new strikes on Iran if Tehran does not agree to negotiate an end to the conflict.
He made the comments at a Republican campaign event in Florida on Friday, October 23.
Iran’s army has been ordered to remain at its highest level of readiness, according to its army commander, Ali Jahanshahi.
He told commanders to keep training, coordinate between units and address weaknesses quickly.
The latest threats follow months of tensions over security and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas supplies.
Iran’s armed forces chief, Ali Abdollahi, said US military ships would not be allowed into the Gulf.
US intelligence has also warned that Iran has stepped up efforts to target US personnel, according to a memo described by an American official.
Trump said a new operation could follow if Iran refuses to negotiate, but no new strike was confirmed.
Iran ordered its military to maintain the highest level of combat readiness amid the prospect of new US strikes.
US President Donald Trump said the United States might launch another military operation if Iran did not agree to negotiate.
US envoy Tom Barrack said a US strike could happen as soon as the weekend.
Iranian military leaders said US warships would not be allowed into the Persian Gulf.
The tensions come amid months of disputes over security and maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Who
- Iran’s military and the governments of Iran and the United States. Donald Trump and US envoy Tom Barrack also made statements.
- What
- Iran ordered its forces to maintain the highest combat readiness as Trump suggested possible new US military action.
- When
- The statements and readiness order were reported on October 23 and 24, 2026.
- Where
- Iran and the Persian Gulf region.
- Why
- Trump linked possible new US military action to whether Iran agreed to negotiate; the tensions also follow disputes over security and maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran
United States
Military presence in the Gulf
Iran
Iranian armed forces chief Ali Abdollahi said US military ships would not be allowed in the Persian Gulf under any circumstances.
United States
Trump and Barrack raised the possibility of new US strikes against Iran.
The United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, according to the article.
Trump suggested the United States might launch another military operation if Iran did not agree to negotiate.
Barrack said a US strike could happen as soon as the weekend.
Iranian army commander Ali Jahanshahi warned troops against negligence and ordered commanders to strengthen combat capabilities.
Iran’s military readiness order and its statement opposing US military ships entering the Persian Gulf were reported.
- Iranian military readiness
- Highest level of combat readiness
- Iranian army commander
- Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi
- US president
- Donald Trump
- US envoy
- Tom Barrack, US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria
- Strategic waterway
- Strait of Hormuz
- Trump’s campaign appearance
- Florida, Friday, October 23, 2026
What people are saying
We might do another little ‘Epic Fury,’ or they will agree (to negotiate).
Is it possible there could be a strike this weekend? Of course.
In wartime conditions, any negligence or carelessness can have serious consequences.
We will not allow US military ships to be in the Persian Gulf under any circumstances and at any time.