--- title: "Iran warns of new weapons if US escalates conflict" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/iran-warns-of-new-weapons-if-us-escalates-conflict" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/iran-warns-of-new-weapons-if-us-escalates-conflict" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/iran-warns-of-new-weapons-if-us-escalates-conflict.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/iran-warns-of-new-weapons-if-us-escalates-conflict" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-09-21T19:05:30.310Z" source_reported: "2026-09-21T18:41:18.231Z" updated: "2026-09-21T19:05:30.310Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 68 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-21T19:00:18.516882+00:00" --- # Iran warns of new weapons if US escalates conflict *Revolutionary Guard spokesman states Tehran ready for prolonged war, as British oil tanker hit by projectile* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to a named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing and lacks specific dates or locations. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, but lacks quotes from affected parties and doesn't detail what happens next. - Hype 68 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise 'new weapons' and 'surprise the world,' but the body offers vague threats and lacks specific details. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Iran's Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Mohebbi stated Iran would change the "geography of war" and its weapons if the US intensifies the conflict. - A British oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while entering the Strait of Hormuz, with two crew members sustaining injuries. - Iran has prepared for a prolonged war and is now more ready for such a scenario, according to the Revolutionary Guard spokesman. - US President Donald Trump is considering options for the conflict, including a potential meeting with Iran's president. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that it will alter the "geography of war" and its weaponry if the United States intensifies the conflict. Hossein Mohebbi, a spokesman for the Revolutionary Guard, stated that Iran has prepared for a prolonged war and is now more ready for such a scenario. He added that Iran would change its weapons, tactics, and targets if hostilities resumed. Separately, the British Army reported that an unknown projectile hit an oil tanker as it was entering the Strait of Hormuz. Two crew members were injured in the incident. The vessel continued to port under its own power. ## Disagreement on Trump's considerations Reports differ on the specific options being considered by US President Donald Trump. Joe.My.God. reported that Trump said he would "probably" be open to meeting Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during the UN General Assembly. This report also stated Trump described his options as "wiping Iran out, letting them rot economically, or making a deal." News-pravda.com also mentioned Trump stating the door to negotiations is "possible." However, other reports do not detail these specific considerations. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention the British Army's report of an unknown projectile hitting an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (1) - Centre: 16% (1) - Right: 67% (4) 11 of 17 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-21T19:00:18.516882+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-21T19:45:28.028Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from Joe.My.God. led on Iran's warning of "new weapons" and "new capabilities" if the US launched a fresh assault. It quoted Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Mohebbi stating Iran would "definitely change the weapons and geography of the war." This report also detailed President Donald Trump's rhetoric, including his openness to meeting Iran's president and his consideration of options such as "wiping Iran out, letting them rot economically, or making a deal." ### Centre - The centre-rated report from El Diario led with Iran's threat to "change the geography of the war" if the US intensifies the conflict. It included the statement from Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Mohebbi and reported that an "unknown projectile" hit a British oil tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew members. The report noted the vessel continued to port. ### Right - The right-rated reports from Reforma, News Addicts, news-pravda.com, and RedState focused on Iran's warnings regarding potential new weapons and changes to the "geography of war" if the US escalates. Several of these digests mentioned Iran's preparation for a prolonged conflict. News-pravda.com included a statement from spokesman General Hossein Mohebbi about Iran being prepared for a prolonged war. RedState's digest mentioned Iran claiming "astonishing" new weapons as Trump weighs options. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 1 - mixed: 1 - high: 2 - unknown: 12 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [El Diario](https://diario.mx/internacional/2026/sep/21/amenaza-iran-con-ampliar-guerra-si-eu-intensifica-conflicto-1139378.html) — Iran Threatens to Expand War if U.S. Intensifies Conflict · Global Voices - [eldiariodechihuahua.mx](https://eldiariodechihuahua.mx/internacional/2026/sep/21/amenaza-iran-con-ampliar-guerra-si-eu-intensifica-conflicto-839561.html) — Iran Threatens to Expand War if U.S. Intensifies Conflict · Global Voices - [face.ba](https://face.ba/face-tv/bosanski-vjestnik/sve-izvjesniji-napad-sad-a-na-iran-iz-teherana-najavili-oruzje-za-protunapad-svijet-ce-biti-zapanjen/611029) — An Increasingly Certain US Attack on Iran! Teheran Announced Counterattack Weapons: The World Will Be Stunned | Face | The only Independent Media House - [JDN - חדשות](https://jdn.co.il/news/2731358) — Iran Threatens to Expand the War: "We Will Use New Weapons and Surprise the World" - [Reforma](https://reforma.com/amenaza-iran-con-ampliar-guerra-si-eu-intensifica-conflicto/ar3279616) — Iran Threatens to Expand War if U.S. Intensifies Conflict · Global Voices - [Unknown](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%91%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D9%80-%D8%AA%D8%BA%D9%8A%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%AC%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A8) — Iran Threatens to "Change the Geography of the war"... and America Escalates Economic Sanctions. - [The Whistler Nigeria](https://thewhistler.ng/iran-warns-of-new-weapons-that-could-surprise-the-world) — Iran Warns Of New Weapons That Could ‘Surprise The World' - [Unknown](https://news.walla.co.il/item/3869114) — "The World Will Be Surprised": Iran Threatens with New Weapons and Targets that Have Not yet Been Attacked - [OODA Loop](https://oodaloop.com/briefs/arms-trade/tehran-threatens-to-use-new-weapons-as-trump-weighs-meeting-with-iranian-president) — Tehran threatens to use ‘new weapons’ as Trump weighs meeting with Iranian president - [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/09/iran-warns-of-new-weapons-after-trumps-threat) — Iran Warns Of “New Weapons” After Trump’s Threat - [Republika Online](https://news.republika.co.id/berita/tlq1ge409/iran-akan-ubah-geografis-perang-dan-gunakan-senjata-terbaru-irgc-dunia-akan-terkejut) — Iran Will Change the Geography of War and Use New Weapons, IRGC: The World Will Be Shocked - [News Addicts](https://newsaddicts.com/iran-signals-potential-expansion-of-military-arsenal-amid-rising-tensions) — Iran Signals Potential Expansion of Military Arsenal Amid Rising Tensions - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/21/2608583.html) — Any new aggression against Iran will widen war - [anna-news.info](https://anna-news.info/iran-grozit-novym-oruzhiem-tramp-zayavlyaet-chto-dver-dlya-peregovorov-vozmozhno-otkryta) — Iran Threatens "New Weapons", Trump States that the Door to Negotiations Is "Possible" - [RedState](https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/09/21/iran-claims-astonishing-new-weapons-as-trump-weighs-three-options-to-end-the-conflict-n2207189) — Iran Claims 'Astonishing' New Weapons As Trump Weighs Three Options to End the Conflict - [eanlibya.com](https://eanlibya.com/%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%BA%D9%8A%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%AC%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1) — Iran Threatens to Change the Geography of War: We Will Change Our Weapons, and We Will Push with New Capabilities that Will Surprise the World. - [tv360nigeria.com](https://tv360nigeria.com/iran-claims-new-military-capabilities-prepared-for-renewed-u-s-attacks) — Iran Claims New Military Capabilities Prepared for Renewed U.S. Attacks - TV360 Nigeria ## Questions **What did Iran's Revolutionary Guard spokesman warn about?** Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, warned that Iran would change the "geography of war" and its weapons if the United States intensifies the conflict. He also stated that Iran has prepared for a prolonged war and is now more ready for such a scenario. **What happened to the oil tanker?** The British Army reported that an unknown projectile struck an oil tanker as it was entering the Strait of Hormuz. Two crew members sustained injuries in the incident, but the vessel was able to continue to port on its own. **What options is President Trump considering?** According to some reports, US President Donald Trump is considering various options for the conflict with Iran. These reportedly include being open to meeting Iran's president, "wiping Iran out," "letting them rot economically," or "making a deal." --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/iran-warns-of-new-weapons-if-us-escalates-conflict. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Iran warns of new weapons if US escalates conflict", https://mediabias.news/conflict/iran-warns-of-new-weapons-if-us-escalates-conflict