‘The world will be amazed:’ Iran’s commanders prepare for further war

Iran Signals Readiness for a Prolonged Conflict With the United States

Earthguardiansonline.com – Iranian military leaders are publicly preparing the country for the possibility that fighting with the United States could resume, pairing warnings to Washington with claims that Tehran has assembled new weapons and identified additional targets.

The messaging comes nearly nine months after the United States and Israel began their war against Iran in February. What began as a major confrontation has settled into an uneasy impasse: Tehran emphasizes that it has endured, while Washington points to damage inflicted on Iran’s governing and military structures. Neither side has achieved a clear political resolution, leaving the next move uncertain and adding to wider economic anxiety.

Iranian officials have suggested that any renewed campaign would bring a broader response than earlier phases of the conflict. Potential targets raised publicly include undersea internet cables, artificial-intelligence data centers, and oil and gas infrastructure across the region. The apparent objective is to increase the perceived cost of a new US offensive and discourage President Donald Trump from authorizing one.

Warnings of New Targets and New Weapons

Over the past month, commanders have increasingly spoken about weapons stockpiles that could be used against targets beyond the Middle East. Hossein Mohebbi, a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said late last month that Iran had options not previously used.

“The world will be amazed.”

“We have new targets that have not yet been attacked.”

Mohebbi also portrayed Iran’s forces as prepared for a drawn-out confrontation rather than a short exchange of strikes.

“The war is not over. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has prepared itself for a long-term war.”

Iran’s latest statements indicate a more forward-leaning military posture. Rather than presenting retaliation as its only option, the country has signaled that it may consider acting before being hit again. Revolutionary Guards social-media accounts said last week that exercises were held around the country, including the launch of 30 ballistic missiles at once.

That language matters because it raises the risk of miscalculation. A doctrine that allows for pre-emptive action can shorten the time available for diplomacy or de-escalation during a crisis. It also places greater attention on military facilities, energy infrastructure and communications networks that could be vulnerable in a wider conflict.

US Options Remain Under Discussion

Inside the White House, advisers have recently discussed a range of options involving Iran. Trump has said publicly that he will not take additional action before the midterm elections, but advisers have expressed uncertainty over whether that position will remain fixed ahead of election day on November 3.

US military planners have prepared fresh strike options that could be used if Trump orders combat operations to restart before or after the election. Those plans may include the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, widely known as the MOAB, against Iranian energy facilities and nuclear-related sites.

The MOAB is the largest non-nuclear weapon in the American arsenal. Its use would be viewed as a major escalation, particularly if directed at infrastructure with national economic or strategic importance.

Iranian army commander Alireza Sheikh dismissed the threat on Saturday as an effort to frighten the public.

“These are propaganda tools intended to intimidate the Iranian people. The Iranian people are the father of all bombs.”

Daily Fear in Tehran

For residents of Tehran, official declarations and military planning have translated into a constant expectation that airstrikes could return. People already living with the strain of conflict and economic instability say they are making practical preparations while trying to maintain ordinary routines.

“Every single day and every night, we’re waiting for the bombing to start again. I’ve charged all my power banks, stocked up on water, and got everything ready, because the attacks could start again at any moment, any day.”

A 70-year-old Tehran resident shared that account last week. A mother of two described the anxiety of sending her children to school while Revolutionary Guards remain visible in the streets and military installations continue operating.

“I would like to know exactly what else the US is planning to bomb? They couldn’t even take (the Iranian leadership) out. You couldn’t negotiate either. So, what’s the point of starting another war?”

Another resident said many Iranians now see a renewed war as highly likely, with public discussion of possible attacks making it difficult to escape the pressure.

“It’s all anyone can talk about…you just have it in the back of your head, is tonight the night? Is it tomorrow? I think it makes it worse that there are all this conversation about it, you can’t even take a break.”

The residents spoke anonymously because of concerns about openly discussing their fears of another war.

Potential Reach Beyond the Region

Iran’s references to targets outside its immediate neighborhood have added a new dimension to the confrontation. Farzin Nadimi, a senior fellow at The Washington Institute focused on US foreign policy in the region, said that if Tehran chose to use long-range missiles against Europe, possible targets could include US forces at air bases in England or the logistics hub at Ramstein, Germany.

Ramstein is the largest US military installation in Germany, making it a prominent symbol of American military capacity in Europe. Any attempt to extend the conflict toward European-based US assets would dramatically widen the stakes, bringing additional governments and populations closer to a war that has already unsettled markets and regional security.

For now, the confrontation remains stalled rather than resolved. Iran is seeking to demonstrate that further pressure will carry consequences, while the Trump administration continues to weigh economic and military leverage. The gap between those positions leaves civilians, regional governments and international markets watching for whether deterrence holds—or whether the next phase of the conflict begins.