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A person dressed up as US President Donald Trump looks down from inside a mock prison cell during a performance in Tehran, Iran, Oct. 21, 2026. (Credit:Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google Iran and the United States traded more threats on Thursday, amid renewed fears of a regional war ahead of crucial U.S. midterm elections for President Donald Trump. Iranian army chief Major General Amir Hatami said Tehran had “significantly strengthened its drone capabilities” and that its forces were now better prepared for “asymmetric warfare” after learning lessons from the two wars waged against Iran by Israel and the United States, according to statements reported by state media. During a visit to a combat drone production center, Hatami said Iran had “assessed that the enemy [Israel and the United States] has considerable capabilities. But, taking all these factors into account, we are prepared for an asymmetric war and have developed the necessary equipment.”Why it mattersThe regular army is one component of Iran’s... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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