As US ‘armada’ approaches, Iran warns of dire consequences if attacked

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediJanuary 26, 2026 at 05:19 PM

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Amidst a continuing internet blackout and arrests following deadly protests, Iran is warning of severe consequences if attacked by the United States or Israel. Tensions are escalating as the US, under President Trump, reportedly deploys an "armada" towards the Gulf in January 2026. Iranian authorities unveiled a billboard warning against military action and military figures reiterated readiness for war, promising a strong response to any attack. Allies in the "axis of resistance" have also signaled potential attacks on US and Israeli interests if conflict erupts. The EU is considering listing the IRGC as a terrorist organization, further complicating the situation.

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Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi 30% Esmaeil Baghaei ×240% European Union 40% Iraq 40% Kataib Hezbollah ×250% USS Abraham Lincoln 50% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 50% Israel ×360% Donald Trump ×260% Tehran ×270% United States ×580% Iran ×690%

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us iran tensions 90% military strikes 80% internet blackout 70% war warning 70% regional conflict 60% us armada 60% axis of resistance 50% islamic revolutionary guard corps 50% kataib hezbollah 40%