On May 19, according to Fars News Agency, Iranian Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated that if the United States and Israel launch another attack, the Iranian military will open new fronts.

Akraminia pointed out, “If enemies repeat their mistakes, once again fall into Israel’s trap, and launch an aggression against our beloved Iran once more, we will employ new tactical means and open new fronts against them.”

The Core Meaning of Iran’s “New Front” and “New Tactics”

From a military perspective, the “new front” mentioned by Akraminia does not simply refer to a specific geographic direction. Based on previous statements from the Iranian military, this refers to an entirely new asymmetric warfare system, primarily embodied in the following three aspects:

Opening New “Battlefield Domains”: The Iranian military explicitly stated that it has extended its front-line planning into non-traditional security domains where U.S. and Israeli defenses are relatively weak—such as cyberspace and cross-border financial settlement systems.

Employing New “Tactics and Equipment”: Iran is leveraging the ceasefire period to strengthen its combat capabilities, implying the use of more advanced new equipment and entirely novel operational methods.

Upgrading the “Proxy War” Network: By integrating Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthi rebels, and Iraqi militias, Iran is forming a distributed, multi-front operational system stretching from the northeastern to southern regions of the Middle East, aiming to simultaneously pin down the U.S. and Israel at multiple points.

This statement also serves as an open political intimidation signal. Particularly, Akraminia reiterated that Iran has “full control over the Strait of Hormuz,” making its “energy blockade” threat highly credible:

Since late February, when the war erupted, Iran has successfully enforced a blockade for several months and has previously launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Gulf states.

If both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait were simultaneously blocked, approximately 30% of global oil trade would be disrupted, potentially triggering severe fluctuations in energy prices and causing heavy damage to the global economy—America would be the first to suffer.

Iran’s recent statement is not an isolated incident but part of a complex geopolitical chess game among major powers. Both China and Russia have publicly warned the U.S. and Israel against attacking Iran at international forums like the United Nations, providing Iran with some diplomatic maneuvering space. Meanwhile, Gulf states are actively pushing for “strategic autonomy,” seeking to avoid war through diplomatic mediation. This pressure is one of the reasons why the U.S. has so far refrained from launching large-scale military action.

In summary, Akraminia’s remarks represent a composite of military deterrence, political maneuvering, and diplomatic rhetoric—serving as a firm warning to the U.S. and Israel while also testing the boundaries of various parties. Its actual impact will depend on internal decision-making dynamics within the U.S. and Israel, as well as progress in international diplomatic mediation.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865627815064588/

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