Iran warns of ‘apocalyptic war’ if attacked again
Iranian officials have issued warnings of an 'apocalyptic war' and stated that U.S. warships will be barred from the Persian Gulf amid reports of potential U.S. air strikes. The rhetoric follows a period of relative calm in direct military engagements between the two nations.
Why it matters
Rising tensions in the Persian Gulf threaten global energy security and risk escalating into a major regional conflict involving multiple international powers.
Iran warns of ‘apocalyptic war’ if attacked again left In the first and second phases of the war, Iran had retaliated by striking U.S. bases and energy facilities in Gulf kingdoms. File AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/g9i6fm/article71621250.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/APTOPIX_Iran_War_87885.jpg Vahid Salemi Motorcyclists drive past a billboard depicting a Persian legendary hero and flying figure hitting U.S. aircraft carriers alongside the message in English and Farsi: "From the Persian Gulf a new power rises" "The army of Satan will be drowned in the Persian Gulf, " during a state-organized motorcycle parade called "Janfada," meaning "Sacrifice for Iran,", in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Iranian officials have warned in recent days that they would retaliate by targeting Persian Gulf countries in the event of renewed attacks; U.S. military vessels not allowed in the Gulf, it says amid U.S. talk of air strikes Iran said on Saturday (October 24, 2026) that U.S.
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