Event Brief
Iran says it is fully prepared to defend against US
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
Summary: Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, said Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend the country in missile, air-defense, and territorial-defense sectors. He warned that any American attempt to land in Iran would be destroyed, citing Iran’s trained Basij personnel and advances in missile, drone, and air-defense capabilities.
WHO: Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi
WHAT: Safavi warned the US would face heavy casualties and said Iran is fully prepared to defend against aggression.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Safavi made the remarks in response to the possibility of US aggression, warning of consequences for any American forces attempting to land in Iran.
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