Araghchi warns Iran has ‘more surprises’ if US renews war
Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran gained military experience during recent hostilities and warned that any renewed US-Israeli aggression would trigger stronger response
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran has “many more surprises” in store for the United States if Washington resumes military action against the Islamic Republic.
In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran had gained valuable military experience during recent hostilities and cautioned that any return to war would bring “many more surprises” for the United States and its allies.
“Months after initiation of war on Iran, U.S. Congress acknowledges loss of dozens of aircraft worth billions,” Araghchi wrote. “Our powerful Armed Forces are confirmed as the 1st to strike down a touted F-35.”
“With lessons learned and knowledge we gained, return to war will feature many more surprises,” he added.
Araghchi’s remarks followed repeated warnings from Iranian military officials promising a strong response to any renewed aggression as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue.
The Iranian foreign minister referred to a reported U.S. congressional assessment detailing losses suffered by the American Air Force during the 40-day conflict involving Iran.
According to the report cited by Iranian officials, the United States lost at least 42 aircraft during the fighting, with estimated material losses reaching about $2.6 billion.
The reported losses included F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets, an F-35A Lightning II aircraft, an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, KC-135 Stratotanker refueling planes, an E-3 Sentry surveillance aircraft, MC-130J Commando II aircraft, an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, MQ-9 Reaper drones and an MQ-4C Triton drone.
The report also warned that replacement costs could eventually exceed $7 billion because some systems are no longer in production and may require manufacturing lines to restart.
The United States and Israel launched war against Iran on Feb. 28, prompting large-scale Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. military assets across the region.
The conflict also led Iran to impose tighter control over transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route, contributing to volatility in international energy markets.
Renewed attack on Iran to expand war beyond region: IRGC
Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any renewed U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran would expand the conflict beyond the Middle East.
In a statement, the IRGC said Iran had not used all of its military capabilities during the previous conflict and warned that future retaliation would target adversaries “in places you cannot imagine.”
“We are men of war, and you will see our power on the battlefield, not in hollow statements and virtual pages,” the statement said.
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