US militarizes near Hormuz as Iran threatens all fronts

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The US deploys warships and air defenses near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Tehran warns any attack could trigger a full-scale regional conflict, citing enhanced missile capabilities and readiness.

The Middle East faces rapidly escalating military and political tensions as the United States increases its forces in the region, while Iran warns of a potential broader confrontation.

US Forces Strengthen Presence

According to the Wall Street Journal, the US currently has eight destroyers within missile and drone interception range in the region, including two near the Strait of Hormuz, three in northern Arabian Sea, one near 'Israel' in the Red Sea, and two in the eastern Mediterranean.

The Pentagon has also reinforced air defenses, adding a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery alongside existing Patriot systems to protect US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Iranian Warnings and Missile Readiness

Sources cited by The Washington Post say Iran has warned US allies that it remains capable of lethal strikes in the Gulf and that any attack could be unpredictable, unlike the earlier targeting of Al-Udeid base in Qatar.

A Gulf ally assessment indicates Tehran retains short-range missiles, launch platforms, and production capabilities capable of reaching US interests, including over 12 bases and tens of thousands of personnel. A former Iranian diplomat confirmed Tehran has doubled missile production since the so-called “12-day war,” repaired damaged launch sites, and relocated some platforms to mountainous areas harder to target.

Unified Iranian Leadership

European officials report that Iran’s leadership has consolidated following the suppression of internal protests, leaving no internal divisions to hinder response to perceived US threats. Sources indicate Tehran is “ready for a full-scale war.”

Supreme Leader Statement

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that any US-initiated war would escalate into a regional conflict, asserting, “The Iranian people are not afraid of threats or displays of force.” He emphasized that Iran will not initiate attacks but will strike decisively if harmed.

Military Readiness

Ahmad Vahidi, deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that Iranian forces are stronger than before the “12-day war” and continue to monitor adversary movements closely. He described the concentration of foreign fleets in the region as psychological warfare, warning against “repeating past failed tactics” while emphasizing sustained operational efficiency across all military sectors.