“We will introduce new weapons with new capabilities into the battle, and the world will be astonished,” Mohebbi said, according to Iran International.
The IRGC official did not provide specific details about the weapons he was referring to. Iran has also offered no independent evidence establishing what these alleged systems are capable of, leaving questions about whether the threat refers to new missile systems, drones, other military technology or weapons that have been kept in reserve.
Mohebbi also claimed that Iran has additional targets that have not previously been struck.
That warning was reinforced by reports from Iranian state-linked media that Tehran could change the geographical scope of the conflict if the United States launches another offensive. In other words, Iran is signaling that a future exchange would not necessarily be confined to the locations that have already seen fighting.
Mohebbi further indicated that Iran is preparing for a lengthy confrontation rather than assuming the conflict will end quickly.
The comments come as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a dangerous standoff, with military threats continuing alongside diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing another major escalation.
Trump addressed the situation Sunday in an interview with Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst. The president said he was in “deciding mode” as his administration considers what comes next. Fox News reported that Trump also warned Tehran that “big things” could happen if Iran does not “behave.”
Trump outlined his choices in unusually direct terms.
“It’s basically three things,” Trump said. “Wipe it out, let it rot with the economy, or make a deal.”
The president has continued to leave the possibility of negotiations open even while warning that military escalation remains an option. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Monday that Trump is “always open to a deal” when asked about the possibility of a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
That diplomatic possibility is particularly significant with the United Nations General Assembly approaching. Iranian officials are expected to participate in the gathering, creating another opportunity for discussions even as military tensions remain elevated.
Regional governments have also been involved in efforts to revive negotiations. Iran International reported that mediators have been exchanging proposals and traveling between capitals in an effort to narrow disagreements between Washington and Tehran.
At the same time, the military situation remains volatile.
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have added another layer of concern, with maritime traffic through the strategic waterway sharply reduced. Iran International reported that a tanker entering the strait was struck by an unidentified projectile Monday, injuring two crew members. A separate vessel was later reportedly hit by debris from unknown projectiles.
The waterway is critically important to global energy markets, making any prolonged disruption potentially significant far beyond the immediate region.
Iran has relied extensively on ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones during the conflict and has repeatedly threatened American interests and U.S. allies in the region. Tehran has also suggested that its military possesses capabilities that have not yet been used.
But there is an important distinction between Iran’s claims and independently verified capabilities.
Mohebbi’s statements about previously unused weapons and undisclosed targets have not been independently confirmed. IranWire likewise reported that the IRGC official did not specify the nature of the weapons and that his claims could not be independently verified.
That uncertainty is now part of the broader strategic calculation facing Washington.
For Tehran, the message is clear: Iranian officials want the United States to understand that another attack could produce a different response from the one seen previously.
For Washington, meanwhile, the question is whether to pursue another round of military action, maintain economic pressure or attempt to reopen negotiations.
Trump’s comments indicate that no final public decision has been announced, while Iran’s latest threats suggest that Tehran is preparing for multiple possibilities.
With diplomatic contacts continuing and military forces remaining on alert, the next moves by Washington and Tehran could determine whether the current confrontation moves toward negotiations—or enters another and potentially wider phase.
