Iranian State Media Says Military Preparing for Possible Conflict With US

Iranian state media reported that the country's military is preparing for a potential return to war against the United States. The same reports described the preparations as readiness for any renewed confrontation.

U.S. The outlet added that Iran will respond to any attack by escalating the war and striking new targets.

The reports appeared in Iranian state-linked channels and did not specify timing or particular triggers. U.S. government statements addressing the Iranian reports were included in the coverage examined. The statements focus on military readiness and potential escalation rather than current operations.