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Oct 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Basij chief says Iran's response to attack would be unpredictable
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The head of Iran's Basij Organization said the uncertainty of Iran's response complicates U.S. calculations. He said Washington does not know where, by what means or when Tehran would retaliate in a future confrontation.
WHO: The head of Iran's Basij Organization
WHAT: He said Iran's response to any future attack would be unpredictable.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The Basij chief said the unpredictability of Iran's response complicates U.S. calculations because Washington does not know where, by what means or when Tehran would retaliate.
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