Iran Warns 'Harsher and More Devastating' Response to Any US Attack

Iran powerful military, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has issued a chilling warning, saying any new attack by the United States would be met with a 'harsher and more devastating' response. This comes as reports suggest the US and Israel are secretly planning fresh strikes on Iran nuclear sites and energy hubs right after the upcoming US midterm elections. The situation is extremely tense, with both sides making serious threats. This isn't the first time things have boiled over. Earlier this year, from February to May 2026, the US and Israel carried out a major military action called 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran, which led to heavy retaliatory strikes from Tehran. Now, with US President Donald Trump talking about 'finishing the job' after the November elections, fears are growing that another round of conflict is just around the corner. Iran IRGC spokesperson, Hossein Mohebi, has warned that their defense strategy is now 'offensive,' meaning they won't just hit back but might even launch attacks on neighboring countries or target key areas like undersea data cables and US-linked facilities in the Gulf. The next few weeks will be crucial. Diplomats from several countries, including the signatories of the 'Mecca Pact', are working hard behind the scenes to find a peaceful way out, but progress has been slow. With Iran holding one of the world's largest arsenals of ballistic missiles and drones, and threatening to block the important Strait of Hormuz, any misstep could quickly pull the entire Middle East into a much bigger, more dangerous war. Everyone is watching closely to see if diplomacy can prevent another major crisis.