{
  "id": 17590327,
  "title": "Iran’s army says any new war with US could last ‘longer than previous conflict’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/irans-army-says-any-new-war-with-us-could-last-longer-than-previous",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T11:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/11/01/iran-army-says-any-new-war-with-us-could-last-longer-than-previous-conflict"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's military leadership has cautioned that any future conflict with the United States could drag on for an extended period, surpassing the duration of previous confrontations. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia, speaking to Iranian state television, emphasized that the length of the ensuing war would not be determined by US President Donald Trump. The escalating tensions began on February 28, when the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran retaliated by unleashing missiles and drones across the region, with its allied militant groups joining the fray in Lebanon and Yemen. Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi, in remarks broadcast on state television, vowed that Iran would respond proportionately, decisively, and effectively to any aggression directed against the nation. Hossein Mohebbi, the spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the country's military body, echoed Akhlaghi's warnings in a written statement. He stated that in a confrontation with America, there are no geographical constraints, and a broad theater has been designated for inflicting damage upon the adversary. Trump had earlier claimed that the US had inflicted significant damage on Iran's military, with only \"one or two targets\" remaining to be addressed, which he estimated could be accomplished within a matter of minutes.",
  "summary": "Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia says the US president would not be in a position to dictate the timing or conditions of a future conflict's conclusion.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran's military warns prolonged war with US could last longer than past conflicts",
    "Tensions escalated after Feb 28 US-Israel strikes killing Ayatollah Khamenei",
    "Iran vows proportional, decisive response to any aggression against the nation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Iran army says any new war with US could be 'longer than previous conflict'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iran-army-says-any-new-war-with-us-could-be-longer-than-previous",
        "published": "2026-11-01T11:47:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Yair Golan warns Netanyahu could use Iran conflict to retain power",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/yair-golan-warns-netanyahu-could-use-iran-conflict-to-retain-power",
        "published": "2026-11-01T12:59:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "UAE hopes to avert new Iran conflict, prepares for worst-case scenario",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/uae-hopes-to-avert-new-iran-conflict-prepares-for-worst-case-scenario",
        "published": "2026-11-01T15:44:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}