Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn of long war and threaten US targets

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a series of warnings about a potential conflict with the United States. An IRGC spokesman said 'painful blows await' and that the force is prepared for a long war, claiming it can sustain an 'intense war' for six months. The group also threatened to target US universities in the Middle East.

In a direct response to President Donald Trump, the IRGC stated it 'will determine the end of the war.' The announcements come as the IRGC reported the death of a senior commander, Gholamreza Soleimani, who led the Basij militia. Several reports also detailed how the IRGC has rebuilt and prepared its ally, Lebanon's Hezbollah, for potential conflict.