Recap: Iran says it is prepared for prolonged war

Iran has declared its readiness for a prolonged conflict, warning the US that it will retaliate if fresh attacks are launched. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that the war is far from over, claiming to have shot down another US drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions continue to escalate across various regions, including Yemen, Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria.

Qatar is actively seeking to resume US-Iran negotiations in a bid to de-escalate the situation. Iranian military spokespersons have announced significant changes in their military operations should the US choose to strike again, revealing multiple targets linked to US interests that have yet to be targeted. Meanwhile, Saudi-led coalition forces have carried out airstrikes on Yemen's Taiz province as Houthi forces advance along the western coastline.

Houthi leaders have warned Saudi Arabia that persistent attacks and the ongoing blockade could result in strikes on energy infrastructure within the kingdom. Qatar is actively working to revive US-Iran talks, aiming to reduce tensions and safeguard regional waterways. In Lebanon, Israeli forces have conducted overnight air raids and artillery strikes across southern regions, resulting in four Palestinian casualties and 17 injuries.

In Gaza, four Palestinians have been killed and 17 wounded in the past 24 hours, according to the territory's health ministry. In Syria, explosions at a military facility in Aleppo province have injured at least four people, leading to road closures and emergency teams being deployed. Smoke can be seen rising from the site of an explosion near Erbil airport, home to US-led coalition troops and their autonomous Kurdish allies in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, all of which occurred on 20 September 2026.