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Iran Prepares New Advanced Weapons to Incinerate US Ships

From Republika · (6m ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran warns it will unveil new naval capabilities, including "smart targeting technology," if the US escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • A senior IRGC political official stated that any aggression against Iran would result in severe consequences for US naval assets, including warships being set ablaze.
  • Iran also indicated that the "Resistance Axis" would be activated if further escalation occurs, emphasizing that its full military potential, including ground forces, has not yet been deployed.

Tehran has issued a stern warning to Washington, signaling its readiness to deploy advanced naval systems and retaliate forcefully should the United States provoke further tensions in the critical Strait of Hormuz. Mohammad Akbarzadeh, a political aide to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, declared that Iran is prepared to unveil new maritime capabilities, notably "smart targeting technology."

Kapal perang raksasa AS akan terbakar dan tidak dapat digunakan jika ada agresi yang dilancarkan terhadap Iran.

— Mohammad AkbarzadehA senior IRGC political official warning about the consequences of US aggression.

This announcement comes as a strategic deterrent, with Iran asserting that any "strategic mistake" by Washington in the region will be met with severe consequences. Akbarzadeh explicitly stated that "giant US warships will burn" if aggression is launched against Iran. This heightened rhetoric underscores the volatile geopolitical climate in the Persian Gulf and Iran's resolve to protect its interests.

Furthermore, Iran has made it clear that its response would not be confined to its own forces. The "remaining power" within the "Resistance Axis" would be mobilized in the event of further escalation. This statement alludes to Iran's network of regional allies and proxies, suggesting a broader conflict could erupt if tensions escalate.

daya yang tersisa

— Iranian officialsReferring to the potential activation of the "Resistance Axis" in case of escalation.

Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi reinforced this stance, emphasizing that Iran has yet to deploy its full military might. He highlighted newly developed systems introduced in early 2026, including advanced missile and drone capabilities, and stressed that Iran's ground forces remain a significant, largely untapped component of its strength. Naqdi also dismissed claims of a weakened Iranian navy, pointing to the continued strategic pressure exerted in the Strait of Hormuz as proof of its enduring effectiveness.

Kalau musuh sudah melenyapkannya, kenapa mereka tidak bisa membuka Selat Hormuz?

— Mohammad Reza NaqdiBrigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi questioning the notion of Iran's naval weakness.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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