politics
January 25, 2026
Iran has ‘finger on trigger’ to repel US attack
Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Mohammad Pakpour has warned the US against “miscalculations” amid threats from Washington
TL;DR
- IRGC commander General Mohammad Pakpour stated the corps is ready to respond to US or Israeli aggression.
- Recent protests in Iran, attributed by authorities to US and Israeli instigation, have subsided.
- Pakpour warned of "painful" ramifications for any aggressor and advised against "miscalculations".
- US President Donald Trump had previously made threats against Tehran but later suggested he was reconsidering an attack.
- Trump stated he is still "watching" the situation and mentioned a "massive fleet" heading towards the region.
- Media reports indicate the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group is en route to the Middle East.