{
  "id": 8898601,
  "title": "Iranian military says US preparing to attack again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/iranian-military-says-us-preparing-to-attack-again",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:26:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-military-says-us-preparing-attack-again"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian military spokespersons have warned that the United States is planning to resume its attacks on the country. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which oversees Iran’s armed forces, reported receiving intelligence that the US was preparing to restart direct aggression following a period of reduced hostilities. In their statement on Sunday, the military vowed to respond to any American strikes and declared that any nations hosting US assets would be deemed \"complicit.\"\n\nThe recent surge in Iranian retaliatory actions against US military and energy infrastructure has intensified the conflict in the region. In a bid to cripple Iran’s economy, the Trump administration initiated \"Operation Economic Outcast,\" which imposed severe sanctions on the nation. Treasury Secretary recently announced the rollout of new sanctions targeting BitBank, a digital assets venture controlled by prominent Iranian financier Babak Zanjani.\n\nIranian officials have vowed to escalate their defense and counteroffensive capabilities in response to any US aggression. They have announced the deployment of advanced weaponry with enhanced capabilities, with the potential to surprise the international community. Additionally, they have hinted at targeting previously untouched objectives, indicating a shift in their military strategy.",
  "summary": "Iranian military says US preparing to attack again Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 10:52 Iran says it will retaliate against US strikes and those hosting American assets will be 'considered complicit' Crowds of mourners gather on a street ahead of the funeral procession of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, before he is buried at the Shrine of Imam…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iranian military warns US of impending attacks",
    "US preparing to resume aggression after reduced hostilities",
    "Iran vows to respond to American strikes"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}