{
  "id": 18634420,
  "title": "Iranian forces ‘stronger’ than at beginning of war, says army spokesman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/iranian-forces-stronger-than-at-beginning-of-war-says-army-spokesman-18634420",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T03:46:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/11/07/iranian-forces-stronger-than-at-beginning-of-war-says-army-spokesman"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia claims the nation's armed forces are stronger and more motivated than when the conflict with the United States and Israel began in February, according to state media on Saturday. The Islamic Republic's forces now possess enhanced motivation, commitment, and self-confidence, having gained experience from direct confrontations with the US and Israeli regime. The war, initiated by US and Israeli strikes in late February, has been stuck in a deadlock for months. Tehran aims to restrict passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for roughly one-fifth of global oil supply. Akraminia stated that Iranian armed forces have maintained control over the waterway and it will remain closed until the US agrees to Tehran's demands. The Supreme Leader has ordered the armed forces to respond immediately, effectively, and without any geographical limitations.",
  "summary": "The comment follows reports of US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iranian forces on higher alert, stronger than before war, spokesman says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/iranian-forces-on-higher-alert-stronger-than-before-war-spokesman-says",
        "published": "2026-11-07T04:07:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}