Iran says it is “ready for war” as ceasefire deadline approaches
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- Iranian sources say Tehran is prepared for possible resumption of fighting.
- Warning issued over tighter maritime control in Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is fully prepared for a potential return to war and has “new cards” ready for the next phase of confrontation, according to statements attributed to sources cited by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.
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The remarks come as the deadline for the current ceasefire nears its final hours, raising concerns over a possible renewed escalation involving Iran, the United States, and 'Israel'.
“Prepared for the next round”
According to Tasnim, Iranian sources said the country has anticipated a possible resumption of fighting over the past two weeks and has adjusted military deployments and potential targets accordingly.
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Iran was “fully ready for a possible new round of war,” the sources said, adding that preparations were made in advance for multiple scenarios.
The report also quoted sources as saying Iran would be able to “create hell for the United States and 'Israel' from the first seconds” of any renewed conflict.
Maritime escalation warning
Tasnim also reported that maritime movement is now under stricter monitoring by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy.
According to the sources, vessels will not be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz unless guarantees are provided to fully lift what they described as a maritime blockade on Iran.
The warning raises fresh concerns over global shipping routes, given the strategic importance of the waterway for international energy flows.
Rising regional tensions
The statements come amid heightened regional instability, with multiple actors trading warnings over military escalation, maritime security, and stalled diplomatic efforts.
Analysts say such rhetoric reflects growing uncertainty as ceasefire arrangements near expiration and diplomatic channels remain fragile.
With tensions rising across land and sea, the coming hours are seen as critical in determining whether the current ceasefire will hold or collapse into renewed confrontation in the region.
