Iran Warns Unrestricted Retaliation If Israel Launches New Attacks

Following a 12-day war in June 2025, tensions between Israel and Iran remain high, with Iran warning of unrestricted retaliation if Israel launches new attacks. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps spokesperson emphasized Iran’s readiness to respond without red lines, highlighting significant missile and drone strikes on Israeli targets as a demonstration of their deterrence. Israel, in turn, adopted an "active defense policy" to preemptively strike Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, shifting from a reactive posture to one of first strike. The United States played a crucial role by conducting targeted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and is now considering legislation to provide Israel with bunker-buster bombs and strategic bombers to better counter underground Iranian facilities. Israel's ambassador to the UN reaffirmed the country’s commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, signaling ongoing surveillance and potential future actions. Meanwhile, Israel is boosting its military defenses with U.S. support, including missile defense systems, advanced radar deployment, and extensive joint exercises, preparing for the possibility of renewed conflict.