October 12, 2026
In a new chapter of psychological warfare and rolling escalation in the Gulf waters, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has resorted to artificial intelligence tools to send direct deterrence messages to Washington and its allies. His spokesman, Brigadier General Hussein Mohebi, published a digitally generated design showing missile batteries and coastal systems precisely directed at warships and battleships at sea, accompanying the post with a brief warning: “We are waiting”recalling historical moments of the defeats of the invading armies.
Recalling History: From the Annihilation of “Crassus” to the “Bay of Pigs”
In his post on the “X” platform, Mohebi invoked historical and military symbolism to confirm Tehran’s readiness for a sea confrontation:
- Battle of Carrhae (53 BC): He reminded lovers of the crushing defeat of the Roman army and the killing of its leader, Marcus Crassus, at the hands of the Parthians, despite the numerical superiority of the Romans, considering that the scene would be repeated at sea.
- Targeting Western fleets: He waved at what he called the “Battle of Ramadan,” claiming the ability of Iranian fighters to crush hostile forces in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, threatening that the “final battle” would be a setback that would return the West to the “Bay of Pigs” scenario.
The Iranian army raises the ceiling: “We have no restrictions”
The Revolutionary Guards’ message came a few hours after firm military warnings issued by Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Assistant for Coordination in the Iranian Army:
- Previous strikes and readiness to respond: Sayyari recalled previously targeting enemy ships, warning that any new aggression would be met with direct and harsh strikes without hesitation.
- Absolute readiness: Sayyari stressed that the Iranian Armed Forces are “not bound by any restrictions” and possess unique defensive and offensive capabilities that give them the ability to strike hostile targets wherever the national interest requires.
Temporary retreat and anticipation of Washington
These fiery responses come at a time when a cautious calm prevails on the American side, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of postponing any direct military action against Iran until after the midterm elections in early November, and his hinting at the existence of “fruitful” channels of communication conducted by the US administration with Tehran to reduce tensions.; However, Iranian threatening language confirms that maritime tension is likely to ignite at the first field contact.
