Iran warns of prolonged conflict amid renewed US tensions

On November 1, 2026, Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia issued a warning to the United States, stating that any new military escalation would likely result in a conflict longer and more complex than previous confrontations. Akraminia asserted that if a new war were to break out, President Donald Trump would be unable to dictate the timing or the terms for a ceasefire, effectively signaling that Tehran would not allow the U.S. to control the scope or duration of hostilities.

Simultaneously, during a conference in Manama, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, addressed the growing regional instability. While expressing a strong preference for diplomatic solutions to avoid a new cycle of conflict between Washington and Tehran, Gargash underscored that the UAE remains prepared for the worst-case scenario. He noted that a further escalation is not in the interest of the region, emphasizing the need for active diplomatic intervention to prevent a wider breakdown of peace.