Iran live updates: IRGC ready for 'counteroffensive' if US attacks, spokesperson says
Summary
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it is ready to launch a counterattack if the U.S. attacks again, using new weapons and military methods. The Strait of Hormuz remains a tense area, with recent attacks on shipping and stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump announced major U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, targeting military and government sites.
- Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, which began in June 2026, have failed as fighting continues.
- The IRGC spokesperson said Iran is prepared for a long-term war and will change its tactics and weapons.
- Iran threatens not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met.
- A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew members.
- Iran claims the U.S. has already suffered a "historic and disgraceful defeat" in the conflict.
- Iranian parliament speaker stresses the need to both fight and negotiate with the U.S. and others.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key strategic waterway, often a hotspot in tensions between Iran and other countries.
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